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Snapshots of what’s happening in the Defense Department.

A ship transits a body of water near snowy islands.

Polar Star Position

The Coast Guard cutter Polar Star visits Palmer Station, a U.S. research station, on the Antarctic peninsula, March 3, 2023, after completing a deployment in support of Operation Deep Freeze. The operation promotes security and stability across the Indo-Pacific.

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