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Snapshots of what’s happening in the Defense Department.

Soldiers dressed in ceremonial uniforms play instruments while moving across a stage in front of U.S., British and Australian troops standing in front of their countries’ flag.

Welcome Ceremony

Soldiers assigned to the 3rd U.S. Infantry Regiment, "The Old Guard," and the Army Band, "Pershing's Own," welcome Australian Army Chief Lt. Gen. Simon Stuart and British General Chief of Staff Gen. Sir Patrick Sanders during a ceremony at Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall, Va., March 11, 2024. Stuart and Sanders received the Legion of Merit for their excellence in military service.

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