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Snapshots of what’s happening in the Defense Department.

A Marine and a participant help a child down from a podium with a parking lot in the background.

Helping Hands

Marine Corps Capt. Chelsea Lucas helps a child down from a podium after a competition at Marine Corps Base Hawaii, March 16, 2024.

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