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Snapshots of what’s happening in the Defense Department.

U.S. Air Force Capt. James Dygert checks a propeller of a UH-60A Blackhawk helicopter during Operation Desert Shield. Dygert is on interservice assignment as executive officer for Company B, 2nd Battalion, 82nd Aviation Brigade. and is responsible for transporting troops to the front.

U.S. Air Force Capt. James Dygert checks a propeller of a UH-60A Blackhawk helicopter during Operation Desert Shield. Dygert is on interservice assignment as executive officer for Company B, 2nd Battalion, 82nd Aviation Brigade. and is responsible for transporting troops to the front.

U.S. Air Force Capt. James Dygert checks a propeller of a UH-60A Blackhawk helicopter during Operation Desert Shield. Dygert is on interservice assignment as executive officer for Company B, 2nd Battalion, 82nd Aviation Brigade. and is responsible for transporting troops to the front.

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