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Native Americans stand next to each at attention during a ceremony.

Celebrating Heritage

Members of the Kiowa Black Leggings Warrior Society and Zotigh Singers present the colors during the 2023 Native American Heritage Month celebration at the Pentagon, Nov. 8, 2023.

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Tags: American Indian Heritage, Native American heritage
Credit: Navy Petty Officer 1st Class Alexander Kubitza VIRIN: 231108-D-PM193-2175.JPG

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