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Snapshots of what’s happening in the Defense Department.

One man pins a medal to the lapel of another man’s service jacket.

Distinguished Flying Cross

Air Force Lt. Gen. Daniel James III receives the Distinguished Flying Cross from his father, Air Force Gen. Daniel "Chappie" James Jr., for his actions during the Vietnam War.

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