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Snapshots of what’s happening in the Defense Department.

Navy Adm. Mike Mullen, left, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, Army Vice Chief of Staff Gen. Peter W. Chiarelli, John Campbell and returning troops are recognized during the Game 4 of the 106th World Series between the San Francisco Giants and Texas Rangers in Arlington, Texas, Oct. 31, 2010. Major League Baseball dedicated the game to the Welcome Back Veterans initiative, which honors and encourages support of returning troops and their families.

HONORING TROOPS

Navy Adm. Mike Mullen, left, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, Army Vice Chief of Staff Gen. Peter W. Chiarelli, John Campbell and returning troops are recognized during the Game 4 of the 106th World Series between the San Francisco Giants and Texas Rangers in Arlington, Texas, Oct. 31, 2010. Major League Baseball dedicated the game to the Welcome Back Veterans initiative, which honors and encourages support of returning troops and their families.

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