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Snapshots of what’s happening in the Defense Department.

Chinese military service members march in formation.

Chinese March

Members of the Chinese army air force march during a welcome ceremony in honor of former U.S. Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Mark A. Welsh III. The event was hosted by Chinese Gen. Ma Xiaotian in Beijing, China, Sept. 25, 2013.

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