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Snapshots of what’s happening in the Defense Department.

A sailor plays the trumpet in front of dozens of seated high school students outside of a green building.

Feel the Beat

Navy Petty Officer 1st Class Jonathan Starr, a trumpeter with the Pacific Fleet "Big Wave" Brass Band, performs at St. Thomas High School during Pacific Partnership in Nadi, Fiji, June 11, 2025. The exercise is designed to enhance regional interoperability and disaster response capabilities.

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