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Snapshots of what’s happening in the Defense Department.

A sailor shovels sand into a bag held by another sailor.

Shovel and Sand

Navy Master Chief Petty Officer Dustin Bryant, left, and Petty Officer 1st Class Jonathan Cich fill sandbags at Naval Air Station Jacksonville, Fla., Sept. 27, 2022, in preparation for Hurricane Ian's arrival.

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