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Snapshots of what’s happening in the Defense Department.

A little girl high-fives a life-sized elf.

Elf on the Shelf

A little girl high-fives the Elf on the Shelf during the 9th annual Winter Wonderland Extravaganza held for military families at the Ritz Carlton in Arlington, Va., Dec. 5, 2022.

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