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Photos

Snapshots of what’s happening in the Defense Department.

A soldier in dress uniform poses with a woman, a boy and a toddler on a baseball field.

First Pitch

Army Staff Sgt. Ty Carter, a Medal of Honor recipient, poses for a photo with his family after throwing the ceremonial first pitch during the Seattle Mariners vs. Houston Astros game at Safeco Field in Seattle, Sept. 11, 2013..

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