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(U.S. Defense Department graphic illustration by Jessica L. Tozer/Released)

Loving My Not-So-Happy Holidays

Posted on December 23, 2014 by jtozer

Jessica L. Tozer shares her story about her life-long (but not intentional) tradition of having not-so-happy holidays, and why she still thinks it’s a day worth celebrating.
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400 Days

Posted on August 21, 2014 by jtozer

For Vietnam Veteran Jack Pollard, the thirteen months he spent in the military – and the friends he lost in battle – would change the course of his life forever.
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Photo: Jim Dykstra holds up a photo in McLean, Va., Nov. 2, 2013, that was taken during his time in the Vietnam War. (U.S. Defense Department photo by Jessica L. Tozer/Released)

21 Months: A Vietnam Vet’s Story

Posted on November 8, 2013 by jtozer

Twenty-one Months: A Vietnam veteran shares his journey from combat camera to Capitol Hill with blogger Jessica L. Tozer.
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Advancing the Computer Chip of the Future

Posted on October 19, 2013 by jtozer

A part of the cybersecurity mission is to create new and more effective technologies. The HyperX computer chip technology, under development by researchers at Picatinny Arsenal holds the promise to deliver that goal for both commercial and military users.
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