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Snapshots of what’s happening in the Defense Department.

Soldiers fire a cannon on a large field.

Fort Knox Salute

Soldiers fire a 20-gun salute at Brooks Parade Field on Fort Knox to honor the Class of 2020 from Fort Knox Middle High School in Fort Knox, Ky., May 15, 2020. The salute was part of a parade and celebration for students whose traditional graduation ceremonies were altered by COVID-19 restrictions.

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