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Snapshots of what’s happening in the Defense Department.

A sailor stands shoring watch during a damage control drill.

Standing Shoring Watch

Navy Petty Officer 2nd Class Belinda Larche stands shoring watch during a damage control drill aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard in the Pacific Ocean, May 3, 2018. Navy photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Diana Quinlan

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