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Snapshots of what’s happening in the Defense Department.

A platoon of soldiers pose near a gate in the desert.

Chosen Company

Army Sgt. Ryan Pitts is pictured top right with 2nd Platoon, Chosen Company, 2nd Battalion, 503rd Infantry Regiment, 173rd Airborne Brigade, at Forward Operating Base Blessing, Nangalam, Afghanistan.

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