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Snapshots of what’s happening in the Defense Department.

A ship sails at night under a partially cloudy sky with visible stars.

Night Sky

Sailors enjoy the night sky on the flight deck of the USNS Burlington in the Caribbean Sea after completing Continuing Promise 2024, Aug. 28, 2024. The exercise helps nations in the Americas form stronger cultural and social bonds.

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