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Photos

Snapshots of what’s happening in the Defense Department.

A woman hugs a man who has a child on his neck; the three are smiling.

Feeling the Love

Army Sgt. 1st Class Christopher Celiz, shares a happy moment with his wife, Katie, and their daughter, Shannon. Celiz was awarded the Medal of Honor for actions during a mission in Afghanistan in July 2018.

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