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Snapshots of what’s happening in the Defense Department.

A group of sailors hold mooring line on the deck of a Navy ship on an overcast day.

Secure the Vessel

Sailors heave mooring line aboard the USS William P. Lawrence in Juneau, Alaska, May 9, 2024. The ship is conducting routine operations in the U.S. 3rd Fleet area of responsibility.

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