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Photos

Snapshots of what’s happening in the Defense Department.

A dog in a Marine Corps uniform stands on the seat of a vehicle and looks at a veteran in the back seat. A second person looks at the dog and smiles.

Mascot Meeting

Marine Corps mascot Pfc. Bruno greets World War II veteran James Shriver at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, Calif., April 29, 2024. The mascot's job is to boost morale, participate in outreach work and attend events and ceremonies.

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