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Snapshots of what’s happening in the Defense Department.

An amphibious combat vehicle enters open water from a ship's ramp.

Making a Splash

An amphibious combat vehicle conducts amphibious operations with the USS Harpers Ferry in the Pacific Ocean, March 21, 2024. The Harpers Ferry is currently underway conducting routine operations in the U.S. 3rd Fleet area of operations.

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