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Snapshots of what’s happening in the Defense Department.

A sailor sits in a darkened room in front of an array of instruments.

Blue Watch

Navy Petty Officer 2nd Class Chance Coogle stands watch in the combat information center aboard the guided missile destroyer USS John S. McCain during operations in the South China Sea, Jan. 12, 2021.

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