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Snapshots of what’s happening in the Defense Department.

A Marine corps band perform on the beach while others watch in the background.

Kiribati Hymn

Marines play the Marines' Hymn on Red Beach to commemorate the 75th anniversary of the Battle of Tarawa, Kiribati, Nov. 20, 2018.

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