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			Soldier-Heroes 
			who received the Silver Star, Distinguished Flying Cross, Bronze 
			Star or Purple Heart enter the Alamodome in San Antonio, Texas, January 
			3, 2009, before the start of the Army-sponsored All-American Bowl 
			all-star football contest. A total of 85 soldiers from active duty, 
			the reserve and National Guard represented Operation Iraqi Freedom 
			or Operation Enduring Freedom. 
			U.S. Army 
			photo by 
			Benjamin Faske  |