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Snapshots of what’s happening in the Defense Department.

Sailors stand at attention on the deck of a ship flying a large American flag as it leaves port on a sunny day.

Departure Day

The USS Bainbridge departs Naval Station Norfolk, Va., June 24, 2025, for a deployment to the U.S. European Command area of responsibility as part of the Gerald R. Ford Carrier Strike Group.

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