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Snapshots of what’s happening in the Defense Department.

Two large portraits of soldiers in dress uniform are propped up beside a plaque honoring them. Flowers sit at the base of the plaque.

Soldier Portraits

Large portraits of Army Sgt. 1st Class Randall D. Shughart, left, and Army Master Sgt. Gary I. Gordon flank the plaque at Fort Polk, La., that summarizes the story of their actions during the Battle of Mogadishu, which took place Oct. 3, 1993.

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