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Snapshots of what’s happening in the Defense Department.

A sailor in a white uniform holds a baby wearing a sailor's uniform as fellow service members and loved ones gather in the background.

The Legacy of Service

A sailor celebrates after his pass-in-review graduation ceremony at Recruit Training Command in Great Lakes, Ill., Aug. 6, 2026.

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