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U.S. and Bahraini naval forces swim in a body of water near a small boat.

Neon Defender

U.S. and Bahraini naval forces conduct underwater mine search training during Neon Defender in the Persian Gulf, April 7, 2021. The bilateral maritime exercise allows troops to develop skills to address threats to regional security, freedom of navigation and the free flow of commerce.

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