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Snapshots of what’s happening in the Defense Department.

Three ships transit a choppy body of water during daytime under a hazy sky.

Passing Formation

The Israel Defense Forces' INS Magen, left, in the distance; the USS Mitscher, center; and the Israel Defense Forces' INS Hanit sail in formation during a passing exercise in the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Nov. 13, 2025. The Mitscher is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations to support maritime security and stability.

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