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Snapshots of what’s happening in the Defense Department.

A seated sailor plays drums while a fellow sailor sings in the background under strings of lights.

Bumping to the Beat

Navy Petty Officer 2nd Class Patrick Altmire, a member of the U.S. 7th Fleet Band’s “Orient Express,” plays drums during a performance in Pattaya, Thailand, June 30, 2024.

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