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Snapshots of what’s happening in the Defense Department.

Sailors wearing blue jumpsuits pet a dog aboard a ship.

All Hands on Pup

Sailors meet with Deke, a "Mutts with a Mission" dog, aboard the USS Theodore Roosevelt in San Diego, Dec. 23, 2025. The nonprofit organization trains service dogs for disabled veterans, first responders and law enforcement at no cost to the recipient.

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