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Snapshots of what’s happening in the Defense Department.

A sailor climbs down a rope from a helicopter hovering over a ship.

Fast Rope

A sailor fast-ropes from a Navy MH-60S Seahawk onto the flight deck of the USS Mitscher in the Mediterranean Sea, March 9, 2021.

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  • Credit: Navy Petty Officer 2nd Class Kaleb Sarten VIRIN: 210309-N-QD512-1073M.JPG
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