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U.S. to Work on Events Welcoming Troops
Newsday ^ | 6/12/03

Posted on 06/12/2003 12:47:34 PM PDT by areafiftyone

WASHINGTON -- The Pentagon launched an effort Thursday to coordinate parades, ceremonies and other efforts to welcome home troops who served in Afghanistan and Iraq.

Called "Operation Tribute to Freedom," the effort includes supplying American flags which flew over the Pentagon to be flown at 13 major league baseball games on Saturday, which is Flag Day. Eleven military bands will have concerts in 10 states over the weekend.

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KEYWORDS: iraqifreedom; oef; supportourtroops; tributetofreedom; welcomehome

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