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Snapshots of what’s happening in the Defense Department.

A Coast Guard cutter steams under a bridge as it travels on a wide river.

Port Departure

The Coast Guard cutter Alert transits beneath the Astoria–Megler Bridge on the Columbia River as its crew departs Astoria, Ore., May 10, 2024. The Alert is a 210-foot medium endurance cutter.

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