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Snapshots of what’s happening in the Defense Department.

wo sailors salute each other.

Sailor Salute

Navy Petty Officer 2nd Class Alex Heineman salutes Cmdr. Dan Reiher after receiving an accomplishment medal during an all-hands call at Naval Air Station Key West, Fla., Sept. 24, 2020.

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