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Snapshots of what’s happening in the Defense Department.

A boat sails in a body of water with mountains in the background.

Gulf Ops

Sailors operate a patrol boat in the Gulf of Aqaba, March 3, 2023, during International Maritime Exercise, the largest multinational training event in the Middle East. About 7,000 personnel from more than 50 nations and international organizations participate.

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