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Snapshots of what’s happening in the Defense Department.

A sailor wearing blue gloves tends to the hand of a child.

Evacuee Assistance

A sailor assists an Afghan evacuee at Naval Air Station Sigonella, Italy, Aug. 22, 2021. The installation is currently supporting the Department of Defense mission to facilitate the safe departure and relocation of U.S. citizens, special immigration visa recipient and vulnerable Afghan populations from Afghanistan.

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