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Snapshots of what’s happening in the Defense Department.

A person in a blue uniform that says U.S. Navy stands on a metal ladder in a ship and looks up while holding a plastic royal blue gun. Another soldier is standing on the floor in the background.

Security Drill

A sailor responds during an anti-terrorism training exercise aboard the guided-missile destroyer USS Ross, July 27, 2026. The Ross is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations to support maritime security and stability in the Middle East.

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