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Photos

Snapshots of what’s happening in the Defense Department.

A cat brushes against her toy.

Base Mascot

Barksdale Honor Guard mascot Captain brushes against her toy at Barksdale Air Force Base, La. She has been on the base since 2016 protecting Hoban Hall from mice and helping honor guard airmen cope with difficult details.

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