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Snapshots of what’s happening in the Defense Department.

An airman salutes in the background, framed by a blue flag held by an honor guard member in the foreground.

Ceremony Salute

Air Force Brig. Gen. Todd Canterbury, commander of the 56th Fighter Wing, salutes during the opening ceremony of the 2019 Patriot All-America Invitational in Litchfield Park, Ariz., Dec. 28, 2019. Each participant in the annual golf tournament carries a bag with the name of a fallen or severely injured service member to honor their sacrifice to the nation.

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