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Snapshots of what’s happening in the Defense Department.

A man in combat dress looks out from under a helmet while writing a letter. The helmet has the insignia of a cross indicating that he is a clergyman.

Letter Home

Army Chaplain Emil Kapaun writes a letter in Korea circa 1950. Kapaun spent countless hours writing letters home to his family and to the families of fallen soldiers.

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