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Snapshots of what’s happening in the Defense Department.

Senator Robert J. Dole (center) gives a thumbs up to the audience at the conclusion of an armed forces full honor review and award ceremony in his honor on April 29, 1998, at Fort Myer, Va. Secretary of Defense William S. Cohen (right) hosted the ceremony and presented Dole with the Defense Distinguished Public Service Medal for his contributions to the Department of Defense. Also taking part in the ceremony is Vice Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Joseph W. Ralston (left), U.S. Air Force.

Senator Dole gives a thumbs up to the audience at the conclusion of a ceremony in his honor.

Senator Robert J. Dole (center) gives a thumbs up to the audience at the conclusion of an armed forces full honor review and award ceremony in his honor on April 29, 1998, at Fort Myer, Va. Secretary of Defense William S. Cohen (right) hosted the ceremony and presented Dole with the Defense Distinguished Public Service Medal for his contributions to the Department of Defense. Also taking part in the ceremony is Vice Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Joseph W. Ralston (left), U.S. Air Force.

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