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Snapshots of what’s happening in the Defense Department.

A veteran, shown in profile, salutes in a room.

Hanscom Salute

Retired Col. Clarence Dixon returns a salute during the annual Salute to Veterans ceremony at Hanscom Air Force Base, Mass., Nov. 9, 2022. During the event, base officials recognized more than 90 local veterans for their service.

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