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Snapshots of what’s happening in the Defense Department.

A helicopter sits on the flight deck of a ship in the dark illuminated by red, green and blue lights.

Night Ops

An NH90 NATO helicopter prepares for night operations aboard the Dutch Ship HNLMS Tromp during Rim of the Pacific in the Pacific Ocean, 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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