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Snapshots of what’s happening in the Defense Department.

Military ships sail in a line through the ocean.

Maritime Ops

Military ships from Brazil, Peru, Argentina and the United States conduct maritime formations during a training exercise for UNITAS LX in the waters off Brazil, Aug. 24, 2019. The exercise tests interoperability and communication between partner nations.

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