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Snapshots of what’s happening in the Defense Department.

A sailor fast-ropes out of an airborne helicopter onto the deck of a ship.

Drill Duty

Sailors participate in a simulated expeditionary battle damage assessment and repair during a general quarters drill aboard the USS Porter in the Atlantic Ocean, Aug. 12, 2023, during Large Scale Exercise. The exercise merges real-world operations with virtually constructed scenarios to create a realistic training environment.

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