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Snapshots of what’s happening in the Defense Department.

President Barack Obama listens as Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano administers the Oath of Allegiance during a military naturalization ceremony for active-duty service members in the East Room of the White House, July 4, 2012.

CITIZENSHIP OATH

President Barack Obama listens as Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano administers the Oath of Allegiance during a military naturalization ceremony for active-duty service members in the East Room of the White House, July 4, 2012.

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