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Snapshots of what’s happening in the Defense Department.

A missile fires from a ship at sea, creating a fireball as an American flag is displayed in the background.

Missile in Motion

Sailors fire a simulated naval strike missile aboard the USS Fitzgerald during Exercise Rim of the Pacific in the Pacific Ocean, July 18, 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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