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Snapshots of what’s happening in the Defense Department.

Sailors prepare to fire a shot line.

Sailor Shot

Sailors prepare to fire a shot line on the flight deck of the USS Essex while participating in an underway replenishment in the Arabian Sea, Jan. 14, 2019.

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  • Tags: Navy
  • Credit: Navy Petty Officer 3rd Class Tyler Diffie VIRIN: 190114-N-EY021-1011.JPG
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