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Snapshots of what’s happening in the Defense Department.

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Sailing Ahead

The USS Porter sails the Strait of Magellan, June 5, 2024. The ship 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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