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Snapshots of what’s happening in the Defense Department.

Four sailors walk in a single line and carry a fuel hose over their shoulders.

Tow the Line

Sailors assigned to the aircraft carrier USS Gerald R. Ford transport a fuel hose on the flight deck during operations in the Atlantic Ocean, Nov. 23, 2022. The Gerald R. Ford Carrier Strike Group is conducting training and operations alongside NATO allies and partners.

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