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Snapshots of what’s happening in the Defense Department.

A military vehicle drives off a ship in blue waters onto an island during the day.

Island Hopping

An Army M142 High Mobility Artillery Rocket System moves onto land from a vessel during maritime key terrain security operations as part of Balikatan at Balabac Island, Palawan, May 3, 2026. The exercise represents a commitment to regional peace in the Indo-Pacific.

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