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Snapshots of what’s happening in the Defense Department.

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Proud Sailor

Navy Petty Officer 1st Class Samira McBride is meritoriously promoted to chief petty officer at an advancement ceremony at the Navy Memorial in Washington, D.C., March 6, 2022.

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