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Family Parade

Military families participate in a parade at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., April 1, 2021, to commemorate Month of the Military Child as well as National Child Abuse Prevention Month.

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Tags: Military Families, Air Force, military children
Credit: Air Force Airman 1st Class Jonathan E. Ramos VIRIN: 210401-F-RZ678-2006.JPG

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