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Snapshots of what’s happening in the Defense Department.

A group of sailors raise hands in oath.

Graduation Oath

U.S. Naval Academy Class of 2021 midshipmen stand and take the oath of office to become Marine Corps second lieutenants during their graduation and commissioning ceremony at the academy in Annapolis, Md. May 28, 2021.

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