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Snapshots of what’s happening in the Defense Department.

American Idol contestant and country musician Kellie Pickler entertains Marines and sailors stationed at Al Asad Air Base, Iraq, Dec. 19, 2008.

American Idol contestant and country musician Kellie Pickler entertains Marines and sailors stationed at Al Asad Air Base, Iraq, Dec. 19, 2008.

American Idol contestant and country musician Kellie Pickler entertains Marines and sailors stationed at Al Asad Air Base, Iraq, Dec. 19, 2008.

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