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Snapshots of what’s happening in the Defense Department.

U.S. and Philippine military service members stand in a line on a runway and pass boxes to one another during daytime, with an airplane in the background and hills in the distance.

Humanitarian Mission

U.S. Marines, airmen and Philippine service members distribute family food packs during a disaster relief operation in Virac, Philippines, Nov. 15, 2025. The U.S. and Philippine militaries supported communities affected by two deadly typhoons that caused extensive damage.

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