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Snapshots of what’s happening in the Defense Department.

A ship with red and white lights on its deck pulls alongside another ship at night. Water splashes along its side.

Midnight Delivery

The dry cargo and ammunition ship USNS Cesar Chavez sails alongside the aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln during a replenishment in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations, Aug. 1, 2026. The Abraham Lincoln is deployed to support maritime security and stability in the Middle East.

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