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Snapshots of what’s happening in the Defense Department.

A ship travels ahead of an inflatable boat in the sea.

Boat Recovery

The littoral combat ship USS Wichita prepares to recover an 11-meter rigid hull inflatable boat while underway in the Caribbean Sea, April 16, 2021.

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  • Credit: Navy Petty Officer 1st Class Keith E. Mitchell VIRIN: 210416-N-N3764-0111T.JPG
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