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Snapshots of what’s happening in the Defense Department.

A man poses in front of the prisoner of war flag.

Hero's Pose

Retired Navy Cmdr. Bradley E. Smith, a former prisoner of war, poses for a portrait Sept. 12, 2024, at MacDill Air Force Base, Fla.

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