The decorations in every room of the house, hung with care by volunteers from 37 states, reflect the theme using shiny stars, metallic garland, and twinkling lights, and invite visitors to give thanks to the military for their service.

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And that's why the endeavor required a pair of 600-horsepower push-and-pull trucks, along with dozens of workers leading and following to displace and restore countless traffic lights, utility poles and the occasional pesky palm tree to make way for the shiny red caravan.

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