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Snapshots of what’s happening in the Defense Department.

A girl kisses her father as he kneels on a gym floor, in front of an audience.

Proud Daughter

Navy Chief Petty Officer Christopher Ervin’s daughter kisses his cheek during a chief petty officer pinning ceremony at Naval Support Activity Naples, Italy, Sept. 13, 2019.

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