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An Army officer kneels and smiles at his daughter during a ceremony.

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Newly promoted Army Lt. Col. Daniel Rhoades spends a moment with his daughter, Alix, during his promotion ceremony at Fort Detrick, Md., Sept. 1, 2022.

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Tags: Military Families, Army, military children
Credit: T. T. Parish, Army VIRIN: 220901-A-PJ332-126.JPG

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