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Snapshots of what’s happening in the Defense Department.

A sailor on a ship's deck looks out of a laser rangefinder toward two other ships, with water and the horizon in the background.

Eyeing Replenishment

A sailor aboard the guided-missile destroyer USS John Finn measures the distance to the replenishment oiler USNS Henry J. Kaiser during a replenishment in the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, May 24, 2026. The John Finn is deployed to support maritime security and stability in the Middle East.

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