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Snapshots of what’s happening in the Defense Department.

A soldier in silhouette carries American flags in his hands and in a backpack.

Bearing Flags

A soldier places American flags at headstones in Arlington National Cemetery, Va., May 25, 2023, during the 75th anniversary of the tradition, known as “Flags In,” held around Memorial Day to honor the nation's fallen.

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