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Snapshots of what’s happening in the Defense Department.

U.S. Sen. Lindsey Graham pins a Bronze Star Medal on 1st Lt. Christopher Michels during an Independence Day celebration at International Security Assistance Force headquarters in Kabul, Afghanistan, July 4, 2013. Graham and U.S. Sen. John McCain promoted, re-enlisted and awarded soldiers during the event.

U.S. Sen. Lindsey Graham pins a Bronze Star Medal on 1st Lt. Christopher Michels during an Independence Day celebration at International Security Assistance Force headquarters in Kabul, Afghanistan, July 4, 2013. Graham and U.S. Sen. John McCain promoted, re-enlisted and awarded soldiers during the event.

U.S. Sen. Lindsey Graham pins a Bronze Star Medal on 1st Lt. Christopher Michels during an Independence Day celebration at International Security Assistance Force headquarters in Kabul, Afghanistan, July 4, 2013. Graham and U.S. Sen. John McCain promoted, re-enlisted and awarded soldiers during the event.

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