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Snapshots of what’s happening in the Defense Department.

A close-up of a Marine carrying two children while petting a horse.

Reining It In

A Marine participates in a Month of the Military Child event at the Child Development Center at Marine Corps Logistics Base Barstow, Calif., April 17, 2024. Marines provided games, giveaways and up-close introductions with the horses.

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