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A photograph shows a display with the heading "Gold Star Families."

Gold Star

The Gold Star Families display hangs at the Pentagon, Oct. 26, 2020. Gold Star families are the families of military service members who have died in the line of duty. The display honors the service member’s ultimate sacrifice and acknowledges the family’s loss, grief and continued healing.

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  • Credit: Navy Petty Officer 1st Class Carlos M. Vazquez II, DOD VIRIN: 201026-D-WD757-2225.JPG
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