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Photos

Snapshots of what’s happening in the Defense Department.

Saving Private Ryan" director Steven Spielberg (left) and star Tom Hanks stand next to a World War II jeep during dedication ceremonies at the National D-Day Museum in New Orleans. During the June 6 ceremony, Defense Secretary William S. Cohen presented museum founder Stephen Ambrose with the Defense Medal for Distinguished Public Service, the highest award the department presents to civilians. Photo by Jim Garamone.

Saving Private Ryan" director Steven Spielberg (left) and star Tom Hanks stand next to a World War II jeep during dedication ceremonies at the National D-Day Museum in New Orleans. During the June 6 ceremony, Defense Secretary William S. Cohen presented museum founder Stephen Ambrose with the Defense Medal for Distinguished Public Service, the highest award the department presents to civilians. Photo by Jim Garamone.

Saving Private Ryan" director Steven Spielberg (left) and star Tom Hanks stand next to a World War II jeep during dedication ceremonies at the National D-Day Museum in New Orleans. During the June 6 ceremony, Defense Secretary William S. Cohen presented museum founder Stephen Ambrose with the Defense Medal for Distinguished Public Service, the highest award the department presents to civilians. Photo by Jim Garamone.

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