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Snapshots of what’s happening in the Defense Department.

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The Doles

Former U.S. Sen. Elizabeth Dole applauds as her husband, former U.S. Sen. Robert Dole is recognized by Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel during his keynote address at a ceremony marking the 10th anniversary of the National World War II Memorial in Washington, May 24, 2014.

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