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A ship steams through the water at night under a starry sky with lightning flashing on the horizon.

Stormy Night

The USNS Burlington transits the Caribbean Sea after departing Puerto Cortez, Honduras, during Continuing Promise 2024, Aug. 2, 2024. The humanitarian mission aims to foster goodwill, strengthen existing partnerships and encourage new partnerships among nations.

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