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Snapshots of what’s happening in the Defense Department.

Two airmen sit in front of young children as one reads from a book.

Book Buddies

Air Force Col. Ryan Crowley and Chief Master Sgt. Clifford Lawton read a book to students at Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling in Washington, Nov. 17, 2023.

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