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Sailors present flags representing the 134 sailors who died during the fire aboard the aircraft carrier USS Forrestal 50 years ago during a ceremony to commemorate the tragedy at Joint Base Fort Myer-Henderson Hall in Arlington, Va., July 31, 2017. More than 250 survivors and their families attended the ceremony. Navy photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Jason Amadi

Honoring Sailors

Sailors present flags representing the 134 sailors who died during the fire aboard the aircraft carrier USS Forrestal 50 years ago during a ceremony to commemorate the tragedy at Joint Base Fort Myer-Henderson Hall in Arlington, Va., July 31, 2017. More than 250 survivors and their families attended the ceremony. Navy photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Jason Amadi

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