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Snapshots of what’s happening in the Defense Department.

A woman hugs a sailor while holding flowers.

Homecoming Hug

Navy Lt. Cmdr. Jimmy Ku hugs a family member in San Diego, March 4, 2022, after completing a seven-month deployment aboard the USS Essex.

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