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Snapshots of what’s happening in the Defense Department.

U.S. Marine Sgt. Chesty XIII, left, plays with Sgt. Chesty XII, the official mascot of Marine Barracks Washington, during a parade practice at Marine Barracks Washington, July 25, 2008. Chesty XII would retire minutes later and be succeeded by Chesty XIII.

CHESTY-TO-CHESTY

U.S. Marine Sgt. Chesty XIII, left, plays with Sgt. Chesty XII, the official mascot of Marine Barracks Washington, during a parade practice at Marine Barracks Washington, July 25, 2008. Chesty XII would retire minutes later and be succeeded by Chesty XIII.

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