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| Plains: North Dakota: Commander Relieved

Oct. 30, 2009
Col. Joel Westa has been relieved as commander of Minot Air Force Base.
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Memorial Day Ceremonies on the Intrepid Sea Air & Space Museum in New York
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American Military Service members and Veterans hold a 100 foot wide U.S. Flag for Memorial Day ceremonies at the Intrepid Sea Air & Space Museum in New York City on May 28, 2012. UPI/John Angelillo