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Snapshots of what’s happening in the Defense Department.

American ships sail in a curved formation in the ocean with foreign ships.

Formation Flair

The aircraft carrier USS Gerald R. Ford, the guided missile destroyer USS Ramage and the guided missile cruiser USS Normandy travel in formation with Spanish, Danish, Dutch and German vessels in the Atlantic Ocean, Oct. 25, 2022. The Gerald R. Ford Carrier Strike Group is conducting training and operations alongside NATO allies and partners to enhance integration for future operations and demonstrate the Navy’s commitment to a peaceful, stable and conflict-free Atlantic region.

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