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Snapshots of what’s happening in the Defense Department.

A sailor raises up his arms holding an award with a group of people clapping in the background.

Award Winner

Navy Capt. Daryl Schaffer reacts to receiving the Heart of the Team Award for Team Navy during the closing ceremonies of the 2019 Department of Defense Warrior Games in Tampa, Fla., June 30, 2019. The games are a Paralympic-style sporting event with athletes from all DOD service branches and five international partners.

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