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Snapshots of what’s happening in the Defense Department.

Seventeen individuals in professional attire stand together on a stage. In the center, a woman holds an eagle-shaped trophy.

Award Ceremony

Representatives of 15 employers, along with James N. Stewart, performing the duties of the undersecretary of defense for personnel and readiness, and Craig R. McKinley, Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve national chair, pose for a photo at the 2019 Secretary of Defense Employer Support Freedom Awards ceremony at the Pentagon, Aug. 23, 2019.

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