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Snapshots of what’s happening in the Defense Department.

Four sailors wearing life vests and hard hats operate a small boat in a body of water during the day.

Ocean Ops

Sailors operate a rigid-hull inflatable boat during operations in the Indian Ocean, July 25, 2026.

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