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Snapshots of what’s happening in the Defense Department.

U.S. service members in combat gear raise a flag.

Raising the Flag

U.S. Marines raise the flag atop Mount Suribachi, Iwo Jima, Feb. 23, 1945.

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  • Credit: Joe Rosenthal, The Associated Press VIRIN: 450223-O-ZZ999-001.JPG
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