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Snapshots of what’s happening in the Defense Department.

Two Coast Guardsmen wearing wetsuits are lowered on a platform into icy waters.

Deep Freeze Repairs

Coast Guard Petty Officers 2nd Class Chuck Fox and Corey Smith prepare to work on a leaking shaft during Operation Deep Freeze in McMurdo Sound, Antarctica, Jan. 27, 2024. The operation promotes security and stability across the region.

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