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Snapshots of what’s happening in the Defense Department.

Nova Dea hoists a giant “Welcome Home, Jordan!” sign May 3 as her family awaits the arrival of Army Pfc. Jordan Dea, a Fort Bliss soldier serving near Mosul, Iraq. Photo by Donna Miles

Nova Dea hoists a giant “Welcome Home, Jordan!” sign May 3 as her family awaits the arrival of Army Pfc. Jordan Dea, a Fort Bliss soldier serving near Mosul, Iraq. Photo by Donna Miles

Nova Dea hoists a giant “Welcome Home, Jordan!” sign May 3 as her family awaits the arrival of Army Pfc. Jordan Dea, a Fort Bliss soldier serving near Mosul, Iraq. Photo by Donna Miles

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