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Snapshots of what’s happening in the Defense Department.

A ship fires a missile at sea.

Ashland in Action

The USS Ashland fires a rolling airframe missile during a live-fire exercise in the Philippine Sea, March 20, 2021.

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  • Credit: Navy Petty Officer 3rd Class Madysson Anne Ritter VIRIN: 210320-N-UM706-2001M.JPG
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