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Snapshots of what’s happening in the Defense Department.

A veteran using a wheelchair shakes hands with a child among a crowd.

Generations of Gratitude

World War II veterans are welcomed upon arrival at Deauville-Normandy Airport in France, June 3, 2026. The veterans traveled to Normandy to attend events commemorating the 82nd anniversary of the D-Day landings and to honor those who fought.

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