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Snapshots of what’s happening in the Defense Department.

Children sitting on a classroom floor smile as a sailor reads to them.

Story Smiles

Navy Petty Officer 1st Class Matthew Smeltekop reads to students at Forrestal Elementary School in Great Lakes, Ill., Oct. 9, 2019. Navy personnel based at Great Lakes volunteer with students every month.

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  • Credit: Navy Petty Officer 3rd Class Christopher Paredes VIRIN: 191009-N-N0490-5006Y.JPG
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