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A group of people stand on a beach at twilight as a lantern balloon floats in the sky.

Honoring Heroes

Military family members release a lantern during the Air Force Families Forever Fallen Hero Sky Lantern Lighting on the beach in Biloxi, Miss., Sept. 24, 2021.

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Tags: Observances, Military Families, Air Force
Credit: Kemberly Groue, Air Force VIRIN: 210924-F-BD983-0485C.JPG

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