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United States Air Force Memorial

memorial, Arlington, Virginia, United States
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The United States Air Force Memorial is a national monument located in Arlington, Virginia, dedicated to the men and women who have served in the U.S. Air Force. It was dedicated in 2006 and features three soaring, stainless-steel spires that reach skyward, symbolizing the Air Force's power and reach. These spires are designed to evoke the contrails of the Air Force's Thunderbird jets. The memorial stands as a tribute to the service and sacrifice of Air Force personnel, rising above Arlington National Cemetery.1

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  1. Washington, D.C. - Virginia of Washington, D.C.
  2. National World War II Memorial
  3. 9/11 Memorial

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