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Snapshots of what’s happening in the Defense Department.

Two veterans embrace.

Veteran Embrace

World War II veterans Joe Caserta and Clarence Smoyer embrace during a Bronze Star award ceremony at the National World War II Memorial in Washington, Sept. 18, 2019.

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