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Snapshots of what’s happening in the Defense Department.

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Making Waves

Navy Cmdr. Arturo Trejo, commanding officer of the USS Bulkeley, right, and Ensign Jackson Manship, left, wave to the crew of the Royal Danish Navy's HDMS Absalon during Exercise Formidable Shield 25 in the Norwegian Sea, May 7, 2025. Formidable Shield is a U.S. 6th Fleet-led multinational, live-fire exercise focused on integrated air and missile defense that includes naval, air and ground forces from NATO allies and partners.

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