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Snapshots of what’s happening in the Defense Department.

Veteran athletes holding up a New Mexico sign and flag pose for a photo.

Golden Age Games

Competitors and volunteers participate in the opening day ceremony for the 2019 National Veterans Golden Age Games in Anchorage, Alaska, June 6, 2019. The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs hosts the annual competitive event to encourage veterans to make physical activities a central part of their lives.

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