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Snapshots of what’s happening in the Defense Department.

A Navy recruit marches with a ceremonial sword as the feet of flag bearers marching to the left and right are visible in the photo.

Flag March

Navy performance division recruits carrying state flags march during U.S. Navy Recruit Training Command's pass in review at Naval Station Great Lakes, Ill., Sept. 19, 2024. More than 40,000 recruits train annually at the Navy's only boot camp.

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