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Snapshots of what’s happening in the Defense Department.

Sailors stand in a line next to an American flag on a ship while firing weapons into a dark sky.

Solomon Salute

Sailors conduct a rifle salute aboard the USS Oakland in the Solomon Sea, Aug. 8, 2022, to honor of all service members who gave their lives during the Guadalcanal campaign of World War II.

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  • Credit: Marine Corps 2nd Class Ian Zagrocki VIRIN: 220808-N-CE703-0145C.JPG
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