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Snapshots of what’s happening in the Defense Department.

A sailor lowers a flag.

Flying Colors

Navy Petty Officer 3rd Class Izhane Benjamin lowers an American flag aboard the USS Gerald R. Ford in Newport News, Va., Dec. 23, 2021.

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  • Credit: Navy Petty Officer 2nd Class Angel Thuy Jaskuloski VIRIN: 211223-N-NO627-1009C.JPG
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