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Photos

Snapshots of what’s happening in the Defense Department.

Two soldiers face each other during a ceremony on a beach while other soldiers hold two large flags and watch.

Sandy Ceremony

Soldiers take part in a promotion ceremony for Army Sgt. Isaac Junkin at Manda Bay, Kenya, July 20, 2024.

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