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Snapshots of what’s happening in the Defense Department.

A military working dog lunges toward a tennis ball as other balls fly around it. The dog is on a leash, held by a service member, as a seated service member watches.

A Dog’s Dream

Ivan, a military working dog, celebrates his retirement with tennis balls at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev., May 23, 2024.

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