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The U.S. Military Academy's West Point Band performs at halftime during the military appreciation game between the New York Jets and New England Patriots in East Rutherford, N.J., Nov. 13, 2011. Marines, sailors, Coast Guardsmen, airmen and soldiers unfurled an American Flag across the field during a pre-game ceremony as part of the Jets' celebration of veterans.

MILITARY APPRECIATION

The U.S. Military Academy's West Point Band performs at halftime during the military appreciation game between the New York Jets and New England Patriots in East Rutherford, N.J., Nov. 13, 2011. Marines, sailors, Coast Guardsmen, airmen and soldiers unfurled an American Flag across the field during a pre-game ceremony as part of the Jets' celebration of veterans.

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