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Snapshots of what’s happening in the Defense Department.

Three people in black pants and purple tops drag a black fuel hose on the deck of a ship, with blue water and the horizon in the background.

Carrier Grapes

Sailors carry a fuel hose on the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln in the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, May 24, 2026. The Abraham Lincoln is deployed to support maritime security and stability in the Middle East.

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