Jiffy Helton, a Gold Star mother, carries a banner honoring her son, 1st Lt. Joseph D. Helton, during the 8th Annual Fallen Defender ruck march hosted by the 343rd Training Squadron, Joint Base San Antonio – Camp Bullis. Helton’s son was killed in action near Baghdad in 2009. Gold Star families are families who have lost a father, mother, brother, sister, son, daughter, or other loved one in service to the nation. (US Air Force Photo by Deffner)

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