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Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates watches and Marine Gen. James Cartwright, vice chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, salutes as the flags of the states and territories of the United States pass in review during Pentagon ceremonies held in observance of National POW/MIA Recognition Day, Sept. 17, 2010.

POW/MIA CEREMONY

Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates watches and Marine Gen. James Cartwright, vice chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, salutes as the flags of the states and territories of the United States pass in review during Pentagon ceremonies held in observance of National POW/MIA Recognition Day, Sept. 17, 2010.

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