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Snapshots of what’s happening in the Defense Department.

A sailor looks out over the sea as a plane flies.

Standing Watch

Navy Petty Officer 3rd Class Noel Francis stands watch on the fantail of the USS John C. Stennis in the Indian Ocean, Dec. 7, 2018.

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