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Snapshots of what’s happening in the Defense Department.

An athlete has tears in her eyes as she hold a gold medal in her hands.

Tearful Champion

Para-swimmer Army Sgt. 1st Class Elizabeth Marks holds her gold medal during the medal ceremony for the women’s 100-meter backstroke at the 2020 Summer Paralympic Games in Tokyo, Sept. 3, 2021. Marks won the gold in a world record time.

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