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Photos

Snapshots of what’s happening in the Defense Department.

A sailor looks at his reflection on a piece of brass.

Golden Reflection

Navy Master Chief Petty Officer Keith Wilkerson inspects polished brass during a Battle of the Bright Works competition aboard the USS Harry S. Truman in the Mediterranean Sea, July 13, 2022.

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