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Snapshots of what’s happening in the Defense Department.

Two sailors one with beads around their neck ride on the back of a convertible during a parade as spectators watch from the sidewalk.

Mardi Gras in Motion

Navy Command Master Chief Petty Officer Brian Barrineau-Juhas and Petty Officer 2nd Class Aboudoulaye Ibrahim participate in a floral parade as part of a Mardi Gras celebration in Mobile, Ala., March 1, 2025.

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