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Sailors in an inflatable boat move alongside a ship.

Iron Defender

Sailors conduct boat operations in the Persian Gulf, June 20, 2022, as part of Iron Defender, a bilateral exercise between U.S. Naval Forces Central Command and forces from the United Arab Emirates.

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Tags: United Arab Emirates, partnerships, training, Navy, Iron Defender
Credit: Army Spc. Frederick Poirier VIRIN: 220620-A-EQ028-1332C.JPG

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