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Photos

Snapshots of what’s happening in the Defense Department.

An airman wearing a lanyard covered in pins gives someone a high-five while walking near dozens of people in an arena.

Game Time

Air Force Tech. Sgt. Nicole Stickel participates in the Invictus Games opening ceremony in Vancouver, British Columbia, Feb. 8, 2025. The international sporting event is designed to enhance recovery by engaging wounded, ill and injured service members outside of traditional therapy settings.

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