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Jere Gibson, of the American Legion Post 20 Women? Auxiliary, participates in a ceremony for the retirement of unserviceable flags at Langston Park in Fort Gibson.
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Lauren Lindsey, left, and Jami Hendrix assist in a ceremony for the retirement of unserviceable flags at Langston Park in Fort Gibson.
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A ceremony for the retirement of unserviceable flags takes place at Langston Park in Fort Gibson.
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Helen Tarpley, left, inspects worn flags while Steve Ogle holds them during a ceremony for the retirement of unserviceable flags at Langston Park in Fort Gibson.
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Ronnie Holuby, left, Larry Dale Cooper and Katherine Hendrix sort through worn flags during a ceremony for the retirement of unserviceable flags at Langston Park in Fort Gibson.

Bessie Raley gives the benediction during a ceremony for the retirement of unserviceable flags at Langston Park in Fort Gibson.
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Larry Dale Cooper, left, Nancy Ellis and Katherine Hendrix look through worn flags during a ceremony for the retirement of unserviceable flags at Langston Park in Fort Gibson.

Worn flags are brought to Langston Park in Fort Gibson to be retired.