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Snapshots of what’s happening in the Defense Department.

Sparks fly as a soldier bends over to sharpen a shovel while a person puts their foot on the handle on a digging site.

Staying Sharp

Army Staff Sgt. Madison Cook sharpens digging tools during a Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency recovery mission in Germany, June 5, 2024.

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