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Snapshots of what’s happening in the Defense Department.

The defense secretary holds up a construction paper dinosaur and smiles at a child touching it as the first lady and others look on and smile.

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Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III and First Lady Dr. Jill Biden interact with children during a visit to Maxwell Air Force Base, Ala., Sept. 13, 2024. The visit highlighted efforts aimed at improving the quality of life for service members and their families.

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