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Snapshots of what’s happening in the Defense Department.

A sailor climbs a ladder on the side of a military ship.

Holding Tight

Petty Officer 3rd Class Donald Felton climbs a ladder aboard the guided-missile destroyer USS Porter during small boat operations in the Baltic Sea, Jan. 28, 2019. Porter is supporting U.S. national security interests in Europe and Africa.

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  • Credit: Petty Officer 2nd Class James Turner VIRIN: 190128-N-KA046-0733A.JPG
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