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Snapshots of what’s happening in the Defense Department.

Sailors in firefighting gear wield hoses.

Recruit Observation

Defense Secretary Dr. Mark T. Esper observes recruits conducting hose team training at the Navy’s Great Lakes training base in Illinois, June 17, 2020.

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