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Snapshots of what’s happening in the Defense Department.

A Coast Guard cutter is in the water, with a snow-covered mountain and port equipment in the background.

Safe and Sound

The crew of the Coast Guard cutter Adelie patrols the Puget Sound near Tacoma, Wash., June 15, 2026, as part of operations to secure regional waterways during the FIFA World Cup international soccer tournament.

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