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Snapshots of what’s happening in the Defense Department.

A child dances on a red carpet at a building entryway with an adult walking behind. Three adults flanking the carpet look on; one claps.

Welcoming Student

A young patron dances into the Lakehurst Child Development Center at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, N.J., March 18, 2024, as Navy Capt. James Howell, deputy commander of the base and commanding officer of Naval Support Activity Lakehurst, applauds. The center reopened for care after 10 months of renovations.

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