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Snapshots of what’s happening in the Defense Department.

A sailor in a white uniform hugs their spouse as they hold blue and white flowers.

Reunited & It Feels So Good

A sailor assigned to the amphibious transport dock USS Fort Lauderdale embraces her spouse at Naval Station Norfolk, Va., July 16, 2026, following an 11-month deployment to the Caribbean for a U.S. Southern Command mission.

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