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Snapshots of what’s happening in the Defense Department.

Servicemembers gather with Arizona business and political leaders in Phoenix for the presentation of the Office of the Secretary of Defense Exceptional Public Service Award on April 12. The award was presented to the city of Peoria, Ariz., in recognition of the city's support of troops. Defense Dept. photo by Samantha L. Quigley

Servicemembers gather with Arizona business and political leaders in Phoenix for the presentation of the Office of the Secretary of Defense Exceptional Public Service Award on April 12. The award was presented to the city of Peoria, Ariz., in recognition of the city's support of troops. Defense Dept. photo by Samantha L. Quigley

Servicemembers gather with Arizona business and political leaders in Phoenix for the presentation of the Office of the Secretary of Defense Exceptional Public Service Award on April 12. The award was presented to the city of Peoria, Ariz., in recognition of the city's support of troops. Defense Dept. photo by Samantha L. Quigley

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