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Snapshots of what’s happening in the Defense Department.

A soldier hangs ornaments of framed photos of soldiers on a tree.

Honoring the Fallen

Gold Star family members, soldiers and other volunteers decorate the Honor the Fallen tree at Fort Drum, N.Y., Dec. 1, 2022. The tree honors 10th Mountain Division soldiers who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to their country.

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