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Defense Secretary Jim Mattis speaks with a member of the Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors during the group's visit to the Pentagon, May 26, 2017. The Pentagon hosted the families for a day of fun and remembrance in honor of Memorial Day. DoD photo by Air Force Staff Sgt. Jette Carr

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Defense Secretary Jim Mattis speaks with a member of the Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors during the group's visit to the Pentagon, May 26, 2017. The Pentagon hosted the families for a day of fun and remembrance in honor of Memorial Day. DoD photo by Air Force Staff Sgt. Jette Carr

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