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Snapshots of what’s happening in the Defense Department.

A service member releases a line as two service members watch from a ship.

Sea You Soon

Sailors assigned to the Mexican Navy patrol vessel ARM Oaxaca release mooring lines to prepare for the ship's departure from Naval Station Mayport, Fla., Sept. 20, 2025, to start the at-sea phase of UNITAS. The exercise focuses on enhanced interoperability and building regional partnerships.

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