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Snapshots of what’s happening in the Defense Department.

President Barack Obama greets awaiting service members and offers them the presidential coin at the Pentagon, July 6, 2015, after meeting with Defense Secretary Ash Carter.

President Barack Obama greets awaiting service members and offers them the presidential coin at the Pentagon, July 6, 2015, after meeting with Defense Secretary Ash Carter.

President Barack Obama greets awaiting service members and offers them the presidential coin at the Pentagon, July 6, 2015, after meeting with Defense Secretary Ash Carter.

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