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Snapshots of what’s happening in the Defense Department.

A child high-fives rows of Marines on either side of a walkway while a parent follows behind.

Welcome Back

Marines cheer for a teacher and her son during a back-to-school celebration at Crossroads Elementary School, Marine Corps Base Quantico, Va., Aug. 21, 2024. The welcome back event provided extra motivation and well wishes as students started their first day of school.

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