Making Their Mark:

Aug. 7, 2006

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Gen. Michael Moseley, Chief of Staff, and CMSAF Rodney McKinley penned their names on the bottom of a top portion to be added to one of the three spires that form the centerpiece of the new Air Force Memorial. Officials expect the memorial to be completed on Oct. 14.

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