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Snapshots of what’s happening in the Defense Department.

A large military ship steams through the water with snowy mountains and clouds in the background.

Chilly Arrival

The guided missile destroyer USS Paul Ignatius arrives in Narvik, Norway, following its participation in Steadfast Defender, the largest NATO exercise since World War II, March 15, 2024. The ship played a key role in the exercise, which focused on enhancing interoperability and readiness between 32 NATO allies and partner nations.

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