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Snapshots of what’s happening in the Defense Department.

A boat travels through a body of water behind a large iceberg.

Arctic Ops

The Coast Guard cutter Forward transits near an iceberg in the Atlantic Ocean, Aug. 22, 2023, during Op Nanook. The Canadian-led exercise offers Coast Guardsmen an opportunity to work with partners to advance shared maritime objectives.

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