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Snapshots of what’s happening in the Defense Department.

A sailor wearing a helmet sits in the open doorway of a helicopter as it flies over a body of water and another helicopter flies in the distance.

Northern Strike

Navy Petty Officer 1st Class Miguel Velez participates in a joint defense training exercise during Northern Strike in Alpena, Mich., Aug. 13, 2024. Northern Strike is designed to build readiness with joint and partner forces in all domains of warfare.

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