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Snapshots of what’s happening in the Defense Department.

A sailor looks over a ship's railing as other sailors prepare to leave on boats.

Well Deck Departure

Navy Petty Officer 1st Class Nia Baker supervises Marines preparing to depart the well deck of the USS Ashland in combat rubber raiding crafts in the Philippine Sea, Jan. 25, 2019.

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