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Snapshots of what’s happening in the Defense Department.

A sailor in blue wearing helmet and goggles uses a brush to paint a padeye between two large orange cones on the deck of a ship.

Padeye Painter

Navy Seaman Christian Sandoval paints a padeye on the flight deck of the USS Makin Island in the Java Sea, Dec. 20, 2022. Maintenance prevents corrosion to equipment and ensures personnel safety.

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  • Photo By: Navy Petty Officer 3rd Class Kendra Helmbrecht VIRIN: 221220-N-VS068-1197W.JPG
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