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Fort Meade Hosts 25th Annual Memorial Day Massing of the Colors

The event on base filled the afternoon with patriotism and recognized fallen veterans.

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Fort Meade hosted the 25th Annual Massing of the Colors Sunday afternoon to offer distinguished recognition to fallen veterans. 

The event featured members of the military's various color guards as well as Gen. Keith Alexander, U.S. Cyber Command Director of National Security. 

Also in attendance were the NSA Joint Color Guard, the West Point Alumni Glee Club, the Maryland Defense Force Band, both active duty and reserve military units, as well s other patriotic organizations and local law enforcement agencies.

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