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Snapshots of what’s happening in the Defense Department.

An Afghan child plays in the sand with soldiers.

Child's Play

An Afghan child plays in the sand at White Sands National Park, N.M., Jan. 5, 2022. White Sands National Park is located a few miles from Holloman Air Force Base.

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