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Snapshots of what’s happening in the Defense Department.

Fighter planes sit on an aircraft carrier sailing in deep blue water, viewed from above.

Arabian Transit

The aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush sails in the Arabian Sea while supporting maritime security and stability in the Middle East, May 3, 2026.

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