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Snapshots of what’s happening in the Defense Department.

A close-up of a military child fist-bumping Santa.

In Sync With Santa

A military child welcomes Santa during an event at McEntire Joint National Guard Base, S.C., Dec. 2, 2023.

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  • Credit: Air Force Tech. Sgt. Mackenzie Bacalzo, National Guard VIRIN: 231202-Z-IV744-1038M.JPG
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