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Snapshots of what’s happening in the Defense Department.

Sailors man the flight deck of a ship covered in celebratory decor.

Commissioning Crew

Sailors assigned to the USS John Basilone man the ship during a commissioning ceremony in New York, Nov. 9, 2024. This is the second Navy warship to bear the name of Marine Corps Gunnery Sgt. John Basilone, a Medal of Honor recipient renowned for his heroism during World War II.

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