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Snapshots of what’s happening in the Defense Department.

Six ships sail in parallel rows in open water during daylight.

Sea Formation

The USS Dwight D. Eisenhower, USS Laboon and USS Gravely steam in formation with Italian vessels, the ITS Cavour and ITS Alpino, and the French ship FS Forbin in the Red Sea, June 7, 2024. The ships are supporting maritime stability and security in the Middle East region.

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