Overlooking the Pentagon and adjacent to Arlington National Cemetery, three graceful stainless-steel arcs soar 270ft into the air. This shimmering memorial – meant to evoke the contrails of jets – pays tribute to the millions of men and women who served in the air force and its predecessor organizations.
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