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Snapshots of what’s happening in the Defense Department.

Troops, fire department personnel and civilians participate in a tribute to those that lost their lives during a 9/11 remembrance ceremony held at Al Faw Palace on Camp Victory, Baghdad, Sept. 11, 2009.

Troops, fire department personnel and civilians participate in a tribute to those that lost their lives during a 9/11 remembrance ceremony held at Al Faw Palace on Camp Victory, Baghdad, Sept. 11, 2009.

Troops, fire department personnel and civilians participate in a tribute to those that lost their lives during a 9/11 remembrance ceremony held at Al Faw Palace on Camp Victory, Baghdad, Sept. 11, 2009.

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