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Family Pride

The family of Army Brig. Gen. Roy Macaraeg of the Hawaii National Guard pins him to his new rank during a ceremony in Honolulu, Oct. 8, 2019.

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Tags: Military Families, Army, national guard, Military Spouses, military children
Credit: Air National Guard Tech. Sgt. Andrew Jackson VIRIN: 191008-Z-IX631-6642Y.JPG

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