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Snapshots of what’s happening in the Defense Department.

Service members gather near a tent on a hill as seen in silhouette.

Overseeing Ops

U.S. service members oversee communication operations between air, land and maritime partners during Exercise Bull Shark 25-2 at Arta Beach, Djibouti, May 6, 2025. The exercise prepared U.S. and partner nation units to respond rapidly in a joint environment to humanitarian emergencies and regional security threats.

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