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Snapshots of what’s happening in the Defense Department.

Service members in tactical gear gather near the entrance of a Navy air-cushioned landing craft on a field under a gloomy sky.

Rim of the Pacific

A Navy air-cushioned landing craft transports Marines during an in-stream offload from the amphibious assault ship USS Essex at Marine Corps Base Hawaii, June 18, 2026, in preparation for the Rim of the Pacific. The exercise is designed to provide a unique training opportunity while fostering and sustaining cooperative relationships among participants critical to ensuring the safety of sea lanes and security on the world's oceans.

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