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In memory of the veterans

Junior Air Force ROTC member Sierra Dandridge straightens bows on wreaths during the Wreaths Across America ceremony at Fort Jackson National Cemetery Saturday, Dec. 17, 2016, in Columbia, S.C. Approximately 4,500 headstones at the cemetery were dressed with a wreath during one of more than 1,100 ceremonies taking place around the world. December 17, 2016
Junior Air Force ROTC member Sierra Dandridge straightens bows on wreaths during the Wreaths Across America ceremony at Fort Jackson National Cemetery Saturday, Dec. 17, 2016, in Columbia, S.C. Approximately 4,500 headstones at the cemetery were dressed with a wreath during one of more than 1,100 ceremonies taking place around the world. December 17, 2016 Sean Rayford online@thestate.com

Every headstone at Columbia’s Fort Jackson National Cemetery – roughly 4,500 – was dressed with a holiday wreath Saturday as part of Wreaths Across America. The annual program honors veterans during the holidays.

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