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Photos

Snapshots of what’s happening in the Defense Department.

Five ships sail in formation in blue waters near with the coastline in the background.

Scenic Sail

Front to back: the Norwegian navy ship Thor Heyerdahl, the Norwegian navy ship Steil, the USS Bainbridge, the USS Mahan, and the Norwegian navy ship Maud transit the Soroysundet off the northern coast of Norway above the Arctic Circle, Sept. 7, 2025.

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