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Snapshots of what’s happening in the Defense Department.

Sailors prepare to hit a volleyball at the beach.

Spike Shot

Sailors assigned to the USS Stethem compete in a beach volleyball tournament during the 80th annual Black Ship Festival in Shimoda, Japan, May 19, 2019. The festival celebrates the heritage of the U.S.-Japan naval partnership.

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