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Snapshots of what’s happening in the Defense Department.

Four sailors stand at the rim of a ship's deck, holding their arms behind their backs. Other sailors at the rail of the upper deck and a U.S. flag are in the background.

United Front

Sailors and Marines aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Essex man the rails while transiting into Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, for Rim of the Pacific 2026, June 21, 2026. The Rimpac multinational exercise fosters relationships critical to ensuring global maritime security.

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