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Snapshots of what’s happening in the Defense Department.

A building lies in ruins.

Remembering 9/11

A section of the Pentagon lies in ruins following the deadly terrorist attacks in which hijacked American Airlines Flight 77 crashed into the Pentagon on Sept. 11, 2001. The attack killed all 58 passengers and six crewmembers on the flight and 125 people in the Pentagon.

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  • Credit: Navy Petty Officer 1st Class Michael W. Pendergrass VIRIN: 010912-N-3235P-023.JPG
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