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Snapshots of what’s happening in the Defense Department.

A service member swings a bat at a ball during a home run derby as other people watch in the background.

Hit It

Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Bailey Stiwinter swings at the ball during the home run derby competition at the start of the 2024 Armed Forces Men’s and Women’s Softball Championship in Oklahoma City, Aug 13, 2024. The event featured participants from all the services.

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