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Photos

Snapshots of what’s happening in the Defense Department.

Several ships sail in calm waters.

Smooth Sailing

The littoral combat ship USS Jackson, front, sails alongside Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force ships through Malakal Passage, Palau, Sept. 2, 2021.

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