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Photos

Snapshots of what’s happening in the Defense Department.

A small boat carrying several sailors creates a wake while traveling in blue water, viewed from above.

Making Waves

Sailors assigned to the USS America conduct small boat operations in the Philippine Sea, Feb. 11, 2025.

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