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Snapshots of what’s happening in the Defense Department.

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Homer Hickam

Huntsville author Homer Hickam gained fame with his bestselling memoir “Rocket Boys,” which became the 1999 movie “October Sky.” The Vietnam veteran is writing his 19th book.

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