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Snapshots of what’s happening in the Defense Department.

Deputy Defense Secretary Ashton B. Carter, his wife, Stephanie, former Sen. Chuck Hagel of Nebraska and Navy Adm. James A. Winnefeld Jr. pose for a photo in Carter's office before the start of the ceremony to mark National POW/MIA Recognition Day at the Pentagon, Sept. 21, 2012.

Deputy Defense Secretary Ashton B. Carter, his wife, Stephanie, former Sen. Chuck Hagel of Nebraska and Navy Adm. James A. Winnefeld Jr. pose for a photo in Carter's office before the start of the ceremony to mark National POW/MIA Recognition Day at the Pentagon, Sept. 21, 2012.

Deputy Defense Secretary Ashton B. Carter, his wife, Stephanie, former Sen. Chuck Hagel of Nebraska and Navy Adm. James A. Winnefeld Jr. pose for a photo in Carter's office before the start of the ceremony to mark National POW/MIA Recognition Day at the Pentagon, Sept. 21, 2012.

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