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Snapshots of what’s happening in the Defense Department.

A sailor use a red needle gun.

Needle Gun

Navy Petty Officer 2nd Class Gavin Buckner uses a needle gun aboard the USS Russell in the South China Sea, March 4, 2020.

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  • Credit: Navy Petty Officer 3rd Class Sean Lynch VIRIN: 200304-N-CU072-1091M.JPG
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