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Snapshots of what’s happening in the Defense Department.

President Barack Obama makes Thanksgiving Day phone calls from the Oval Office to U.S. troops stationed around the world, Nov. 24, 2016. Official White House photo by Pete Souza

President's Thanksgiving Calls

President Barack Obama makes Thanksgiving Day phone calls from the Oval Office to U.S. troops stationed around the world, Nov. 24, 2016. Official White House photo by Pete Souza

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