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Snapshots of what’s happening in the Defense Department.

A Marine kneels to apply black polka dots to a child’s face as another child stands nearby.

Face Paint

A Marine participates in a community relations event at Ahuimanu Elementary School in Ahuimanu, Hawaii, Sept. 23, 2023. The event consisted of Polynesian dance performances, a petting zoo, games, face painting and local food and craft vendors to fundraise for the school.

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