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Snapshots of what’s happening in the Defense Department.

A sailor wearing safety gear climbs down a ladder into a fuel tank as fellow sailors watch from above and below.

In the Tank

Navy Capt. Michael Fontaine inspects the I-4 fuel tank, the Defense Department's largest, at Commander Fleet Activities Sasebo, Japan, Feb. 14, 2024. The inspection is part of the tank's 20-year cleaning cycle to maintain structural integrity and readiness.

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