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Special Report: Memorial Day 2015

May 25, 2015 |DOD News
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Every year on the last Monday in May, the nation pauses to recognize the U.S. military's men and women who sacrificed their lives while serving their country. In this special report, "Memorial Day 2015," the Defense Department shows how it honors the fallen while thanking military families and veterans in observances around the world. Learn more at Memorial Day 2015.

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