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Snapshots of what’s happening in the Defense Department.

Sparks fly as a sailor wearing protective goggles cuts steel.

Slicing Steel

Navy Petty Officer 3rd Class Julie Avaloz cuts steel aboard the USS Nimitz in the Persian Gulf, Aug. 23, 2017, as the aircraft carrier supports Operation Inherent Resolve. Avaloz is a hull maintenance technician. Navy photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Rachel Kuebler

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