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Snapshots of what’s happening in the Defense Department.

A conductor waves his baton in front of an orchestra with a large crowd and fireworks in the background of an outdoor setting.

Orchestra Salute

Army Col. Scott McKenzie, commander of the U.S. Army Band "Pershing's Own," conducts the Joint Armed Forces Orchestra and Chorus at "Salute to America" on the National Mall in Washington, shortly after midnight July 5, 2026. The 122-piece ensemble consisted of military musicians for the Army, Navy, Air Force and Marine Corps bands.

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