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Snapshots of what’s happening in the Defense Department.

A uniformed soldier salutes as an American flag is folded.

Soldier Salute

A soldier assigned to the 3rd U.S. Infantry Regiment, known as “The Old Guard,” participates in a military funeral at Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, Va., Sept. 13, 2023.

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