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Snapshots of what’s happening in the Defense Department.

Rapper Kaine of the duo The Ying Yang Twins tries on a bomb disposal suit during a visit to Bagram Air Base, Afghanistan, Nov. 14, 2008. The rappers are on an eight-day USO tour with Vice Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff U.S. Marine Gen. James E. Cartwright.

Rapper Kaine of the duo The Ying Yang Twins tries on a bomb disposal suit during a visit to Bagram Air Base, Afghanistan, Nov. 14, 2008. The rappers are on an eight-day USO tour with Vice Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff U.S. Marine Gen. James E. Cartwright.

Rapper Kaine of the duo The Ying Yang Twins tries on a bomb disposal suit during a visit to Bagram Air Base, Afghanistan, Nov. 14, 2008. The rappers are on an eight-day USO tour with Vice Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff U.S. Marine Gen. James E. Cartwright.

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