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Snapshots of what’s happening in the Defense Department.

A helicopter sits on the deck of a ship on a starry night.

Starry Night

An MH-60S Seahawk helicopter sits on the flight deck of the amphibious assault ship USS Essex in the Gulf of Oman, Nov. 3, 2021.

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  • Credit: Navy Petty Officer 2nd Class John McGovern VIRIN: 211103-N-SH168-3021.JPG
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