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Snapshots of what’s happening in the Defense Department.

A sailor smiles while hugging a loved one as emotional family members watch with a ship in the background.

Homecoming Hug

Navy Petty Officer 2nd Class Angelena Gienapp, assigned to the USS America, greets family as the ship arrives in its new home port of San Diego, Sept. 25, 2025, marking the end of its six-year forward deployment to Sasebo, Japan, and the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations.

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