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Snapshots of what’s happening in the Defense Department.

Two soldiers walk on a rocky surface into a building covered in Christmas decor.

Serving the Nation, Celebrating the Season

Soldiers walk to Logistics Support Area Danger's dining facility in Erbil, Iraq, on Christmas. Independent contractors and service members served food to coalition members and civilians as an act of gratitude and camaraderie to those deployed overseas.

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