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Snapshots of what’s happening in the Defense Department.

A military ship fires a missile sending flames into the air.

Missile Launch

The guided missile destroyer USS Carney defeats a combination of Houthi missiles and unmanned aerial vehicles during operations in the Red Sea, Oct. 19, 2023. Carney is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations to help ensure maritime security and stability in the Middle East region.

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