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Snapshots of what’s happening in the Defense Department.

Marine Cpl. Guyp Tchoumba, of the Marine Corps Security Forces Battalion, Norfolk, Va., is met by his sister Emma Gjiya after the July 1 White House ceremony marking the 30th anniversary of the all-volunteer force. The Republic of Cameroon, West Africa, native traveled from New York City to witness her brother re-enlist for four more years of service. Photo by Sgt. 1st Class Doug Sample.

Marine Cpl. Guyp Tchoumba, of the Marine Corps Security Forces Battalion, Norfolk, Va., is met by his sister Emma Gjiya after the July 1 White House ceremony marking the 30th anniversary of the all-volunteer force. The Republic of Cameroon, West Africa, native traveled from New York City to witness her brother re-enlist for four more years of service. Photo by Sgt. 1st Class Doug Sample.

Marine Cpl. Guyp Tchoumba, of the Marine Corps Security Forces Battalion, Norfolk, Va., is met by his sister Emma Gjiya after the July 1 White House ceremony marking the 30th anniversary of the all-volunteer force. The Republic of Cameroon, West Africa, native traveled from New York City to witness her brother re-enlist for four more years of service. Photo by Sgt. 1st Class Doug Sample.

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