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Snapshots of what’s happening in the Defense Department.

A Marine holds an award in a purple lit room as fellow Marines cheer in support in the background.

Birthday Bliss

Marine Corps Gunnery Sgt. Katy Willis receives the rookie recruiter of the year award during the 248th Marine Corps birthday ceremony in Greenville, N.C., Oct. 28, 2023.

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