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Snapshots of what’s happening in the Defense Department.

Coast Guardsmen in red protective hats stand in flood water while trying to repair leaking pipes from above.

Damage Control

U.S. Coast Guardsmen and Norwegian crew members participate in damage control training aboard the USS Buttercup wet trainer in Newport, R.I., July 13, 2026. The trainer simulates flooding and battle damage aboard a ship, allowing crews to practice emergency repair and damage control response.

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