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Southern Seas

Navy Petty Officer 1st Class Marc Cuenca mans the rails on the aircraft carrier USS George Washington during operations in the Atlantic Ocean, April 25, 2024. The George Washington is deployed as part of Southern Seas 2024, which seeks to enhance capability, improve interoperability and strengthen maritime partnerships with countries throughout the U.S. Southern Command area of responsibility.

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