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Snapshots of what’s happening in the Defense Department.

A sailor sits in the open doorway of an airborne helicopter as two ships transit a body of water next to each other.

View From Above

Navy Petty Officer 2nd Class Justin Baker observes as the USS Rafael Peralta receives fuel from the USS Tripoli during a replenishment in the Philippine Sea, Feb. 10, 2026.

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