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Snapshots of what’s happening in the Defense Department.

Two soldiers flank a man in a wheelchair as they display a set of framed proclamations.

Ceremony Honors

Former U.S. Sen. Robert Dole, center, was promoted to the honorary rank of colonel in a ceremony presided over by Army Chief of Staff Gen. Mark A. Milley, left, at the World War II Memorial in Washington, May 16, 2019. At right is Sgt. Maj. of the Army Daniel A. Dailey.

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