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Snapshots of what’s happening in the Defense Department.

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Standing Ovation

Medal of Honor recipient, retired Army Master Sgt. Earl Plumlee, receives a standing ovation while being recognized by the House Armed Services Committee in Washington, March 25, 2025.

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