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Snapshots of what’s happening in the Defense Department.

A Navy officer in period dress holds a hat in one hand while standing on the dock near a ship.

Commander’s Salute

Navy Cmdr. Crystal L. Schaefer, commanding officer of the USS Constitution, salutes the ensign as she boards “Old Ironsides” for a turnaround cruise to celebrate Independence Day in Boston, July 4, 2024. The Constitution is the world’s oldest commissioned warship afloat and played a crucial role in the Barbary Wars and the War of 1812, actively defending sea lanes from 1797 to 1855.

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