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Snapshots of what’s happening in the Defense Department.

A man in a black military suit and white hat knees to give a pin to a veteran wearing a military outfit.

Greeting Veterans

Navy Adm. Christopher W. Grady, vice chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, speaks with Wilbur Myers, a World War II veteran, during a ceremony marking the 81st anniversary of D-Day at the Normandy American Cemetery and Memorial in Normandy, France, June 6, 2025.

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