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Snapshots of what’s happening in the Defense Department.

Soldiers on horseback lead a funeral procession.

Honors Procession

Soldiers participate in a full honors funeral for retired Air Force Lt. Col. William Hellkamp, a veteran of World War II and the Korean and Vietnam wars, at Arlington National Cemetery, Va., Dec. 1, 2017. The soldiers are assigned to the Caisson Platoon of the 3rd U.S. Infantry Regiment, known as “The Old Guard.” Army photo by Elizabeth Fraser

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