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Snapshots of what’s happening in the Defense Department.

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Mercy Mission

The hospital ship USNS Mercy sails from Naval Base San Diego in support of Pacific Partnership, Oct. 10, 2023. The multinational humanitarian assistance and disaster relief preparedness mission is conducted in the Indo-Pacific region and enhances regional interoperability.

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