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Army Chief of Staff Gen. Mark A. Milley salutes during a ceremony at Arlington National Cemetery in Virginia to commemorate the 80th Gold Star Mother's Day, Sept. 25, 2016. Gold Star Mother’s and Family’s Day honors the families of fallen service members. Army photo by Rachel Larue

Gold Star Ceremony

Army Chief of Staff Gen. Mark A. Milley salutes during a ceremony at Arlington National Cemetery in Virginia to commemorate the 80th Gold Star Mother's Day, Sept. 25, 2016. Gold Star Mother’s and Family’s Day honors the families of fallen service members. Army photo by Rachel Larue

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