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Snapshots of what’s happening in the Defense Department.

A sailor lifts and kisses his infant daughter.

Sweet Welcome

Navy Petty Officer 2nd Class Solomon Goodwin meets his daughter for the first time on his return from deployment aboard the USS Essex, at Naval Base Coronado, San Diego, March 1, 2019.

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