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Snapshots of what’s happening in the Defense Department.

Three sailors, one holding batons up in each hand, stand in a dark hangar bay of a ship while directing an air-cushioned landing craft.

Guiding the Way

Sailors aboard the USS Arlington conduct air-cushioned landing craft operations during UNITAS in the Atlantic Ocean, Sept. 22, 2025. The exercise focuses on enhanced interoperability and building regional partnerships.

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