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Snapshots of what’s happening in the Defense Department.

Three men in military uniforms and one man in a police uniform stand near each other in front of the U.S. Capitol.

Defending the Capitol

Army National Guardsmen Sgt. Gio Carter, Sgt. Aaron Hampton and Pvt. Cody Harrison provide security with U.S. Capitol Police officer Mitchell Dunay, near Capitol Hill in Washington, Feb. 3, 2021.

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  • Credit: Army Capt. Joe Legros, Maryland Army National Guard VIRIN: 210203-Z-SD031-5001.JPG
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