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Snapshots of what’s happening in the Defense Department.

A civilian holds a child clutching a rose while kissing a sailor's cheek.

Loving Arms

A sailor reunites with family after returning to Naval Air Station Oceana, Va., Jan. 15, 2024, following a more than eight-month deployment.

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  • Credit: Navy Chief Petty Officer Brian M. Brooks VIRIN: 240115-N-YM590-1257M.JPG
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