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An airman smiles for a photo with her son against a black background; both wear camouflage uniforms.

Family Portrait

Air Force Staff Sgt. Alyssa Vega, Air Force Mortuary Affairs Operations unit deployment manager, poses for a portrait with her son, Santana, to mark Month of the Military Child at Dover Air Force Base, Del., April 17, 2024.

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Tags: Military Families, Air Force, military children, Prioritizing People
Credit: Air Force Staff Sgt. Andrew Alvarado VIRIN: 240417-F-TI641-1008.JPG

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The Department of Defense provides the military forces needed to deter war and ensure our nation's security.

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