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Snapshots of what’s happening in the Defense Department.

A close-up of a sailor wearing yellow protective gear while waving two neon lit batons.

Glistening Glow

Navy Chief Petty Officer Nicholas Ochieng directs aircraft aboard the USS George Washington while underway in the Philippine Sea, June 19, 2025.

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