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Snapshots of what’s happening in the Defense Department.

A ship and a small boat sail next to each other with a large rock in the background.

Side by Side

The U.S. Coast Guard cutter John Scheuerman and an unmanned surface vessel transit the Strait of Hormuz, April 19, 2023.

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  • Tags: Navy
  • Credit: Navy Petty Officer 1st Class Vincent Aguirre VIRIN: 230419-G-QK114-1004M.JPG
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