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Snapshots of what’s happening in the Defense Department.

Retired U.S. Navy Lt. j.g. Laura Roote tests out a road circuit as she prepares for the Invictus Games in London, Sept. 9, 2014. More than 400 competitors from 13 nations will take part in the international sporting event for wounded, injured and sick service members.

Retired U.S. Navy Lt. j.g. Laura Roote tests out a road circuit as she prepares for the Invictus Games in London, Sept. 9, 2014. More than 400 competitors from 13 nations will take part in the international sporting event for wounded, injured and sick service members.

Retired U.S. Navy Lt. j.g. Laura Roote tests out a road circuit as she prepares for the Invictus Games in London, Sept. 9, 2014. More than 400 competitors from 13 nations will take part in the international sporting event for wounded, injured and sick service members.

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