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Snapshots of what’s happening in the Defense Department.

A sailor wears facial protection while welding metal inside a ship. Smoke can be seen rising from the welding tool.

Bringing the Heat

Navy Petty Officer 3rd Class Bryan Phillips welds metal aboard the USS Abraham Lincoln in the Pacific Ocean, May 20, 2024. The ship is conducting integrated exercises to bolster readiness in the U.S. 3rd Fleet area of operations.

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