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Neptune Formation

The USS Farragut sails in formation with NATO partners during the NATO-led exercise Neptune Strike 22.2 in the Adriatic Sea, Oct. 24, 2022.

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Tags: navy, nato, ukraine response, Neptune Strike
Credit: Navy Office Petty Officer 2nd Class Jacob Gehl VIRIN: 221024-N-N0777-1196.JPG

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