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Photos

Snapshots of what’s happening in the Defense Department.

A dog in a military uniform walks next to service members.

Pup Promotion

Chesty XVI, the Marine Corps mascot, walks back to his seat after being promoted to the rank of private first class during a ceremony at Marine Barracks Washington, Dec.13, 2022.

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