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Snapshots of what’s happening in the Defense Department.

Competitors leave the starting blocks during a 100-meter race at the Invictus Games in London, Sept. 11, 2014. The international competition was held Sept. 10-14, bringing together wounded, injured and ill service members in the spirit of friendly athletic competition. A group of 98 current and retired service members represented the U.S.

Competitors leave the starting blocks during a 100-meter race at the Invictus Games in London, Sept. 11, 2014. The international competition was held Sept. 10-14, bringing together wounded, injured and ill service members in the spirit of friendly athletic competition. A group of 98 current and retired service members represented the U.S.

Competitors leave the starting blocks during a 100-meter race at the Invictus Games in London, Sept. 11, 2014. The international competition was held Sept. 10-14, bringing together wounded, injured and ill service members in the spirit of friendly athletic competition. A group of 98 current and retired service members represented the U.S.

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