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Snapshots of what’s happening in the Defense Department.

Rep. Rob Simmons, right, of the 2nd Congressional District of Connecticut, inspects the Joint Services Honor Guard assembled on the Pentagon parade field for Sept. 15, 2006, ceremonies in observance of National POW/MIA Recognation Day. Simmons, the keynote speaker at this year's event, is escorted by the Commander of Troops Col. Robert Pricone of the U.S. Army's 3rd Infantry , The Old Guard.

Rep. Rob Simmons, right, of the 2nd Congressional District of Connecticut, inspects the Joint Services Honor Guard assembled on the Pentagon parade field for Sept. 15, 2006, ceremonies in observance of National POW/MIA Recognation Day. Simmons, the keynote speaker at this year's event, is escorted by the Commander of Troops Col. Robert Pricone of the U.S. Army's 3rd Infantry , The Old Guard.

Rep. Rob Simmons, right, of the 2nd Congressional District of Connecticut, inspects the Joint Services Honor Guard assembled on the Pentagon parade field for Sept. 15, 2006, ceremonies in observance of National POW/MIA Recognation Day. Simmons, the keynote speaker at this year's event, is escorted by the Commander of Troops Col. Robert Pricone of the U.S. Army's 3rd Infantry , The Old Guard.

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