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Snapshots of what’s happening in the Defense Department.

Six ships sail in formation in dark blue water under a blue sky.

Friendly Formation

U.S. and NATO ships participate in Baltic Operations while sailing in formation in the Baltic Sea, June 5, 2025. The exercise is designed to strengthen combined response capabilities critical to preserving freedom of navigation and security in the Baltic Sea.

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