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Photos

Snapshots of what’s happening in the Defense Department.

A soldier hugs a woman while a man stands next to them in front of a large wall.

Offering Comfort

Gold Star family members are consoled at the Memorial Wall following the annual Gold Star Memorial Day ceremony at Fort Bragg, N.C., May 25, 2023.

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