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Snapshots of what’s happening in the Defense Department.

A dog runs after a green ball after it is rolled along a grassy surface by a sailor nearby.

Dogged Determination

Navy Petty Officer 2nd Class Javier Cruz throws a ball for military working dog Rudo at Naval Station Great Lakes, Ill., Oct. 30, 2024. Rudo, a drug detection dog, has served in the military for over seven years.

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