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Snapshots of what’s happening in the Defense Department.

Members of the Coast Guard use hooks and rods to being a large buoy on board a ship.

Buoy Inspection

Crewmembers from the Coast Guard Cutter Marcus Hanna bring a buoy aboard for service during operations in the Atlantic Ocean, July 28, 2022. The team's mission is to service, inspect, and replace navigational aids that may be due for maintenance.

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