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Snapshots of what’s happening in the Defense Department.

U.S. Army Gen. Martin E. Dempsey, center, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, renders honors during a Singaporean honor guard ceremony at the Istana House in Singapore, May 30, 2014. Istana House is the official residence and office of Singapore’s president.

U.S. Army Gen. Martin E. Dempsey, center, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, renders honors during a Singaporean honor guard ceremony at the Istana House in Singapore, May 30, 2014. Istana House is the official residence and office of Singapore’s president.

U.S. Army Gen. Martin E. Dempsey, center, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, renders honors during a Singaporean honor guard ceremony at the Istana House in Singapore, May 30, 2014. Istana House is the official residence and office of Singapore’s president.

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