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Snapshots of what’s happening in the Defense Department.

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Japanese Lesson

Navy Chief Warrant Officer Hashuan Swazy, right, learns basic Japanese from Miki Nakachi aboard the USS Ronald Reagan in the Philippine Sea, July 3, 2020. Japanese instructors joined the crew to enhance communication with regional allies and partners.

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