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Soldiers salute the American flag during the playing of the national anthem at their departure ceremony at historic Fort Snelling, Minn., May 22, 2011. The soldiers are assigned to the 34th Infantry Division's1st Brigade Combat Team, which will deploy to Kuwait to support Operation New Dawn.

DEPARTURE SALUTE

Soldiers salute the American flag during the playing of the national anthem at their departure ceremony at historic Fort Snelling, Minn., May 22, 2011. The soldiers are assigned to the 34th Infantry Division's1st Brigade Combat Team, which will deploy to Kuwait to support Operation New Dawn.

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