A large tent encampment covers the Plain of Arafat near Mecca, Saudi Arabia, on Oct 25. 2012, as millions converge for the annual Hajj, the most important pilgrimage of the Islamic faith. Oct 25. was is Arafat Day, the second day of the Hajj pilgrimage on which it is said that the religion had been perfected and the following day is the first day of the major Islamic Holiday of Eid ul-Adha. (Associated Press/Saudi Press Agency)
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Military parade celebrates Army’s 250th
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Hegseth joins veterans, generals to mark 80th anniversary of battle of Iwo Jima
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