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Snapshots of what’s happening in the Defense Department.

A ship sails the open sea with a low sun.

Setting Sail

The USS Carl Vinson sails the Pacific Ocean during Multi-Large Deck Event with the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force, Nov. 9, 2023. The event is designed to advance combined readiness and demonstrate the United States’ commitment to partners in the Indo-Pacific region.

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