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Constitution Commemoration

The USS Constitution gets underway to commemorate the 20th anniversary of 9/11 and honor Medal of Honor recipients in Boston, Sept. 11, 2021.

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Tags: USS Constitution, Navy, decorations and insignia
Credit: Navy Petty Officer 3rd Class Alec Kramer VIRIN: 210911-N-CI012-0012T.JPG

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