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Snapshots of what’s happening in the Defense Department.

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Release and Remember

A Gold Star family member releases a painted lady butterfly during a commemoration ceremony held at Fort Lee’s Memorial Garden, May 25, 2022. The ceremony honors fallen loved ones who sacrificed their lives while serving in the U.S. military.

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