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Snapshots of what’s happening in the Defense Department.

Three people walk up to join a group of sailors and Marines along a beach.

Iwo Jima Lesson

Marines and sailors receive a history lesson on the beaches of Iwo Jima, July 2, 2019. Service members hiked to the location to experience and learn about the Battle of Iwo Jima.

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