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Snapshots of what’s happening in the Defense Department.

A Marine puts a braided cord on the shoulder of another Marine.

Award Ceremony

A Marine is presented the French fourragere during a dedication ceremony at Camp Lejeune, N.C., Nov. 25, 2020. The braided cord was originally awarded to 5th and 6th Marine Regiments for their historic accomplishments in France during World War I.

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