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Snapshots of what’s happening in the Defense Department.

Deputy Defense Secretary Kathleen H. Hicks stands outside with hand over heart.

Parade Moment

Deputy Defense Secretary Kathleen H. Hicks attends a Marines Corps evening parade as the guest of honor at Marine Barracks Washington, D.C., July 30, 2021.

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