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A soldier stands smiling while his two siters affix the shoulder boards on his uniform.

Celebratory Smile

Then-Army 2nd Lt. Nicholas Fiore smiles as his sisters Carolyn "Nina" Fiore, left, and Elyse Pierre, right, affix his shoulder boards displaying his rank to his uniform shortly after receiving his commission as an armor officer in 2007.

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  • Credit: Courtesy Photo, 1st Armored Division VIRIN: 070501-A-ZZ999-002.JPG
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