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Snapshots of what’s happening in the Defense Department.

Sailors wearing life vests hold a line while standing on a port as sailors work on a submarine displaying an American flag.

Mooring Mission

Sailors assigned to the USS New Mexico conduct mooring operations at Naval Station Norfolk, Va., Sept. 22, 2025. The submarine returned to Norfolk after a three-month deployment supporting joint force objectives.

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