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Snapshots of what’s happening in the Defense Department.

Sailors tighten equipment on a naval vessel.

Turnbuckle Tightening

Petty Officer 3rd Class Devan Erichsen, right, tightens a turnbuckle to secure an anchor aboard the USS Jason Dunham while deployed at sea, Aug. 8. 2018. Navy photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Jonathan Clay

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