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Snapshots of what’s happening in the Defense Department.

Vice President Mike Pence gives a speech behind a podium.

Pence Speech

Vice President Mike Pence announces the creation of the United States Space Force to service members during a briefing at the Pentagon, Aug. 9, 2018. DoD photo by Air Force Tech. Sgt. Vernon Young Jr.

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