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Snapshots of what’s happening in the Defense Department.

A submarine is shown in the water with military members standing atop.

Sailing Home

The USS South Dakota sails the Thames River during a homecoming event at Naval Submarine Base New London in Groton, Conn., Dec. 18, 2022. The submarine returned from a five-month deployment.

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