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Snapshots of what’s happening in the Defense Department.

A saxophonist directs the wind and brass section of a military band.

Tooting Horns

Navy Petty Officer 1st Class Amanda Ballantine leads the U.S. Navy Band Commodores in Columbia, Md., April 27, 2024.

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