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A military officer kneels while family members place new insignia on their formal uniform. Another service member watches in the background.

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Army Lt. Col. Mark W. Pollak gets help from his family during his promotion ceremony at Fort McHenry National Monument and Historic Shrine, Baltimore, Aug. 2, 2024.

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Tags: Military Families, Army, military children
Credit: Jeremy Todd, Army VIRIN: 240802-O-CT696-2924.JPG

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