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Snapshots of what’s happening in the Defense Department.

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Patrol Team

Navy SEALs conduct a patrol during Operation Polar Dagger on Shemya Island, Alaska, Sept. 4, 2023. The operation is designed to sharpen joint special operations integration and provides the forces the opportunity to test new capabilities and advance response options.

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