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Snapshots of what’s happening in the Defense Department.

Three civilians watch an event and emote while standing in front of a crowd – one wiping away tears and two others smiling.

Pride and Joy

Guests of graduating sailors cheer during a U.S. Navy Recruit Training Command pass in review in Great Lakes, Ill., Feb. 13, 2025. More than 40,000 recruits train annually at the Navy's only boot camp.

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