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Snapshots of what’s happening in the Defense Department.

A soldier holds up a rifle to eye level during inspection.

Inspection Mission

A soldier inspects a weapon during the changing of the guard ceremony at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier at Arlington National Cemetery, Va., May 26, 2014.

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