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Snapshots of what’s happening in the Defense Department.

Hector Hernandez talks about why he and his family wanted to foster a military working dog in their home in San Antonio. Hernandez said he loves dogs and wants to do his part to contribute to serve his country. He also said he will have a hard time giving up his foster dog, Bella, after five months. DOD photo by Linda Hosek

Hector Hernandez talks about why he and his family wanted to foster a military working dog in their home in San Antonio. Hernandez said he loves dogs and wants to do his part to contribute to serve his country. He also said he will have a hard time giving up his foster dog, Bella, after five months. DOD photo by Linda Hosek

Hector Hernandez talks about why he and his family wanted to foster a military working dog in their home in San Antonio. Hernandez said he loves dogs and wants to do his part to contribute to serve his country. He also said he will have a hard time giving up his foster dog, Bella, after five months. DOD photo by Linda Hosek

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