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Snapshots of what’s happening in the Defense Department.

Two sailors, one looking back toward a nearby aircraft carrier, operate a small boat in the open ocean on a sunny day.

Making Waves

Two sailors operate a rigid hull inflatable boat away from the USS Gerald R. Ford in the Atlantic Ocean, July 4, 2025.

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  • Credit: Navy Petty Officer 2nd Class Tajh Payne VIRIN: 250704-N-GC805-1067P.JPG
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