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Snapshots of what’s happening in the Defense Department.

A ship cruises the sea with a helicopter flying nearby and another ship in the distance.

Baltic Voyage

The USS Mount Whitney cruises in the Baltic Sea, part of the 6th Fleet area of operations, to defend U.S., allied and partner interests in the region, July 6, 2025.

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