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Snapshots of what’s happening in the Defense Department.

Spectators in five boats carry torches while sailing in a body of water in the dark.

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Spectators in boats watch as soldiers release lanterns in Carentan, France, June 5, 2024, during a ceremony commemorating the 80th anniversary of the D-Day landings in Normandy.

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