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Snapshots of what’s happening in the Defense Department.

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Steadfast Sail

The USS Gunston Hall prepares to conduct well deck operations with Swedish CB90-class fast assault craft during Steadfast Defender in the Norwegian Sea, Feb. 28, 2024. The NATO exercise tests the alliance's new defense plans and ability to quickly deploy forces.

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