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Snapshots of what’s happening in the Defense Department.

A softball player slides into home plate creating a large cloud of dust.

Dusty Slide

Navy Petty Officer 2nd Class Shawna DodderAguerrebere slides safely into home plate during the 2024 Armed Forces Men’s and Women’s Softball Championship in Oklahoma City, Aug. 14, 2024.

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