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Snapshots of what’s happening in the Defense Department.

A veteran in a wheelchair and four other people salute a wreath.

Veteran Salute

World War II veteran James Washburn salutes a commemorative wreath during the Operation Market Garden and Battle of Angaur 75th Anniversary Commemoration at the National World War II Memorial in Washington, Sept. 17, 2019.

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