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Snapshots of what’s happening in the Defense Department.

Arion, the mascot at the 5th International Military Sports Council World Games, right of the flame, salutes the troops at the Engenhao Stadium during the closing ceremonies in Rio de Janeiro, July 24, 2011. Arion is flanked by the other mascots representing the armed forces.

Arion, the mascot at the 5th International Military Sports Council World Games, right of the flame, salutes the troops at the Engenhao Stadium during the closing ceremonies in Rio de Janeiro, July 24, 2011. Arion is flanked by the other mascots representing the armed forces.

Arion, the mascot at the 5th International Military Sports Council World Games, right of the flame, salutes the troops at the Engenhao Stadium during the closing ceremonies in Rio de Janeiro, July 24, 2011. Arion is flanked by the other mascots representing the armed forces.

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