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Snapshots of what’s happening in the Defense Department.

Ten people wearing casual clothing place combat boots with tags on them in lines outdoors under a rainbow on a partially cloudy day.

9/11 Boots

Volunteers prepare a 9/11 Boot Memorial display at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii, Sept. 3, 2026. The volunteers placed more than 9,000 combat boots along an 8-kilometer route, with each boot displaying a photo and personal information of a U.S. service member who made the ultimate sacrifice since Sept. 11, 2001.

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