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Snapshots of what’s happening in the Defense Department.

A man in a suit takes a selfie with an airman in uniform in the front row of a group of airmen standing on bleachers in an auditorium.

Capturing the Moment

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth takes a selfie with an airman after giving opening remarks to troops at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar, May 15, 2025. Hegseth accompanied President Donald J. Trump during a tour of the Middle East with the purpose of promoting peace through strength.

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