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Photos

Snapshots of what’s happening in the Defense Department.

Soldiers stand sentry between two buildings.

Standing Guard

South Korean soldiers stand guard on the South Korean side of the Joint Security Area near a United Nations building as soldiers from the 1st Armored Brigade Combat Team, 1st Cavalry Division, visit the room where international negotiations take place with North Korean representatives, March 26, 2016.

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