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Snapshots of what’s happening in the Defense Department.

A sailor swims and prepares for an exercise in the ocean.

Mine Exercise

A sailor prepares for a mine countermeasures training exercise in Virginia Beach, Va., Aug. 20, 2019.

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  • Credit: Navy Chief Petty Officer Jeff Atherton VIRIN: 190820-N-AP176-0016C.JPG
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