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Snapshots of what’s happening in the Defense Department.

Master Sgt. Rodney Whaley, who has served 24 years in the Tennessee Army National Guard, grew up in Alaska and always dreamed of competing in the Iditarod. As a boy, he raced in junior sled dog competitions. In recent years, he has raced in British Columbia, Canada, Washington state and Michigan.

Master Sgt. Rodney Whaley, who has served 24 years in the Tennessee Army National Guard, grew up in Alaska and always dreamed of competing in the Iditarod. As a boy, he raced in junior sled dog competitions. In recent years, he has raced in British Columbia, Canada, Washington state and Michigan.

Master Sgt. Rodney Whaley, who has served 24 years in the Tennessee Army National Guard, grew up in Alaska and always dreamed of competing in the Iditarod. As a boy, he raced in junior sled dog competitions. In recent years, he has raced in British Columbia, Canada, Washington state and Michigan.

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