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Snapshots of what’s happening in the Defense Department.

Sailors toss a large red inflatable target over the side of a Navy ship during daylight.

Target Practice

Sailors toss an inflatable naval gunnery target over the USS Gridley in the Pacific Ocean during live-fire training as part of Exercise Rim of the Pacific, July 13, 2024. The world’s largest international maritime exercise, RIMPAC provides a unique training opportunity while fostering and sustaining cooperative relationships among 29 countries.

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