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Cutline Soldiers with the 72nd Operations Brigade rehearse a military funeral ceremony, Feb. 1, 2013, at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, N.J. Rendering military funeral honors is a way to show the nation's gratitude to those who, in times of war and peace, have defended their country. Paying ceremonial respect is the final demonstration the U.S. can provide to the veterans' families. (U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. Nicole Dykstra/Released)