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Snapshots of what’s happening in the Defense Department.

A Navy sailor lifts another sailor over his shoulders during a homecoming event.

Homecoming Lift

Navy Petty Officer 2nd Class Phillip Rosales lifts Petty Officer 2nd Class Kyle Purser during the USS North Carolina’s homecoming at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii, Jan. 31, 2024.

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