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Snapshots of what’s happening in the Defense Department.

A female soldier poses in front of a helicopter.

Chopper Pilot

Army 2nd Lt. Liliana Chavez poses in front of a helicopter at McAllen International Airport, Texas, April 24, 2018. Chavez, who grew up in humble circumstances, today flies UH-60 Black Hawk and UH-72A Lakota helicopters for the Texas Army National Guard. Army photo by 1st Lt. Nadine Wiley De Moura

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