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Snapshots of what’s happening in the Defense Department.

A Marine kneels and smiles at a young girl.

Helping Hand

Marine Lt. Col. Quinci Martin says goodbye to an Afghan child as she leaves Marine Corps Base Quantico, Va., Dec. 22, 2021.

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