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Snapshots of what’s happening in the Defense Department.

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Partner Drills

Navy Petty Officer 1st Class Alexis Wighaman and Mexican navy Ensign Adrian Riveroll await further instructions during a search and seizure drill aboard the Singapore stealth frigate RSS Stalwartas in the Pacific Ocean as part of Rim of the Pacific, July 15, 2024. The world’s largest international maritime exercise, RIMPAC provides a unique training opportunity while fostering and sustaining cooperative relationships among participants critical to ensuring the safety of sea lanes and security on the world’s oceans.

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