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Snapshots of what’s happening in the Defense Department.

The bow of a ship in the ocean heads toward a port under a mostly clear sky with some clouds. A smaller ship is in the distance.

Gabon Arrival

The USS Hershel “Woody” Williams sails toward the port of Libreville, Gabon, May 5, 2024. The ship is on a scheduled deployment in the U.S. Naval Forces Africa area of operations.

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