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Snapshots of what’s happening in the Defense Department.

A service member displays an insect for a toddler to touch as others look on, smiling.

Bugapalooza

Attendees participate in Bugapalooza at the Defense Health Agency’s National Museum of Health and Medicine in Silver Spring, Md., June 10, 2023. The event featured displays of insects and opportunities to interact with a variety of bugs.

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