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Snapshots of what’s happening in the Defense Department.

A soldier shakes hands with a veteran standing in line with fellow veterans in blue shirts on a sunny day.

Honoring Heroes

Army Brig. Gen. Leland D. Blanchard II, interim commanding general of the District of Columbia National Guard, coins veterans during the Blue Ridge Honor Flight ceremony at the World War II Memorial in Washington, D.C., April 18, 2026. The ceremony recognized the service and sacrifice of World War II, Korean War, Vietnam War veterans and Gold Star families.

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