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Snapshots of what’s happening in the Defense Department.

A sailor kneels to hug a child as another child standing nearby watches while carrying an American flag.

Hugging a Hero

A sailor assigned to the USS Decatur hugs his family at Naval Base San Diego, June 28, 2023, upon returning from a seven-month deployment to the U.S. 3rd Fleet and U.S 7th Fleet areas of operations.

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  • Credit: Navy Petty Officer 3rd Class Kaleb Shultz VIRIN: 230628-N-EU502-1309M.JPG
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