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Snapshots of what’s happening in the Defense Department.

A large group of veterans in purple shirts salute as they pose for a picture.

Heroes' Salute

Purple Heart recipients from Indiana pose for a picture at the Lincoln Memorial in Washington, D.C., Aug. 7, 2023. The veterans were visiting the nation’s capital as part of the Honor Flight Network, a national nonprofit organization that transports veterans to Washington where they tour memorials, share experiences and honor the fallen.

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