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Snapshots of what’s happening in the Defense Department.

Personnel dressed as Marines in 1812 fire weapons aboard a ship as people watch.

Line of Fire

Personnel dressed as Marines from the War of 1812 fire a salute aboard the USS Constitution in Boston, Aug. 12, 2022. Sailors stationed aboard the ship provide free tours and offer public visitation to more than 600,000 people a year to promote the Navy’s history.

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