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Snapshots of what’s happening in the Defense Department.

A woman smiles as she hugs her husband who is holding a bouquet of flowers.

Homecoming Hug

Navy Cmdr. Burnes Brown hugs his wife during the homecoming for the crew of the submarine USS Illinois at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii, Sept. 13, 2021.

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  • Credit: Navy Chief Petty Officer Amanda Gray VIRIN: 210913-N-UD469-1089C.JPG
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