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Snapshots of what’s happening in the Defense Department.

A soldier in a helmet and camo holds a rifle while standing by a mud wall in a line with other troops.

Iraq Mission

Army Sgt. Stephen Edwards secures the end of a team's assault formation before entering a house during a cordon, search and seizure mission in Iraq, Aug. 21, 2004.

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