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Snapshots of what’s happening in the Defense Department.

Airmen lift a costume Chinese dragon in front of a community center during a parade.

Guiding the Dragon

Airmen lift the dragon "Hong Wan Lung" during the 143rd Bok Kai parade in Marysville, Calif., Feb. 25, 2023. The parade honors "Bok Eye," the Chinese Water God said to protect Marysville from flooding.

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