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Snapshots of what’s happening in the Defense Department.

Sailors watch as a weapon fires on top of a ship while an American flag blows in the wind.

American Ammo

The USS Gunston Hall participates in a live-fire exercise in the Atlantic Ocean, Feb. 2, 2024, in support of Steadfast Defender 2024. The NATO exercise tests the alliance's new defense plans and ability to quickly deploy forces.

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