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Snapshots of what’s happening in the Defense Department.

Two ships sail alongside each other at sea.

Firing a Line

Sailors fire a line from Arleigh Burke-class guided missile destroyer USS Benfold to the Japanese Maritime Self-Defense Force Towada-class replenishment oiler ship JS Towada, during a replenishment-at-sea in the Philippine Sea, Dec. 23, 2021.

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  • Credit: Navy Petty Officer 2nd Class Arthur Rosen VIRIN: 211223-N-YA628-1154M.JPG
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