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Snapshots of what’s happening in the Defense Department.

Ceramic gold star ornaments on a Gold Star Christmas tree serve as reminders of families of the fallen at the White House in Washington, D.C., Nov. 30, 2011. The tree, which is adorned with gold star ornaments and framed Purple Heart medals, graces the visitor’s entrance on the East Wing landing.

Ceramic gold star ornaments on a Gold Star Christmas tree serve as reminders of families of the fallen at the White House in Washington, D.C., Nov. 30, 2011. The tree, which is adorned with gold star ornaments and framed Purple Heart medals, graces the visitor’s entrance on the East Wing landing.

Ceramic gold star ornaments on a Gold Star Christmas tree serve as reminders of families of the fallen at the White House in Washington, D.C., Nov. 30, 2011. The tree, which is adorned with gold star ornaments and framed Purple Heart medals, graces the visitor’s entrance on the East Wing landing.

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