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Snapshots of what’s happening in the Defense Department.

Six ships sail in formation.

Bilateral Ops

The USS Shiloh, USS Lake Champlain, USS Carl Vinson and USS Milius sail alongside Japanese vessels during bilateral operations in the South China Sea, Oct. 30, 2021.

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