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A child stands and smiles next to a person in a dragon costume.

Mascot Moment

Netzi the Dragon, the mascot for Netzaberg Elementary School in Germany, poses for a photo with a child on the first day of the school year, Aug. 22, 2022.

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Tags: military families, education, military children, prioritizing people
Credit: Army Spc. Christian Carrillo VIRIN: 220822-A-MC970-1001F.JPG

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The Department of Defense provides the military forces needed to deter war and ensure our nation's security.

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