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Snapshots of what’s happening in the Defense Department.

A person carrying a sign of handprints leads a parade of small children wearing purple gear waving flags as service members cheer from the side.

Purple Parade

Children participate in a Month of the Military Child parade at Peterson Space Force Base, Colo., April 19, 2024. Month of the Military Child recognizes the challenges faced by children navigating frequent moves and family separations.

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