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Snapshots of what’s happening in the Defense Department.

Vice President Mike Pence speaks to service members.

Pence Remarks

Vice President Mike Pence made a surprise visit to thank service members and discuss the strategy in Afghanistan, Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan, Dec. 21, 2017. Photo by Lt. Col. Brian Fickel

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