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What is the purpose of an article like this? As a recruitment tool? Assist in securing more funding?

Does this page really have any kind of measurable impact on swaying options from negative to positive?

Recruitment and propaganda for the general public.

You are making assumptions of intention («swaying») and rule out that the answer could be in what is stated literally: pride.

> We’re proud to share stories of the employees, operations, and missions that keep our Nation safe

Hard to do that job if you were not convinced.