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Snapshots of what’s happening in the Defense Department.

Three veterans stand together at an outdoor ceremony.

Veteran Trio

World War II veterans Clarence Smoyer, Joe Caserta and Buck Marsh stand for the chaplain's invocation during a Bronze Star award ceremony at the National World War II Memorial in Washington, Sept. 18, 2019.

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