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Snapshots of what’s happening in the Defense Department.

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Gulf Sail

The USS Paul Hamilton sails in the Persian Gulf during International Maritime Exercise 2023, March 7, 2023. The multinational training event includes personnel from more than 50 nations and international organizations committed to strengthening regional maritime security.

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