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Snapshots of what’s happening in the Defense Department.

A sailor squats to hug two children after returning from deployment.

Sweet Embrace

Navy Petty Officer 1st Class Kris Merrell hugs his sons after returning home from deployment, May 19, 2024. Merrell is assigned to the USS Carney which returned to Naval Station Mayport, Fla., after a deployment in support of maritime security in the U.S. 5th Fleet and 6th Fleet areas of operation.

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