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Snapshots of what’s happening in the Defense Department.

U.S. Navy Airman George Ennin readies his push pole on the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76) during flight operations in the Pacific Ocean on May 28, 2009. The arresting gear support team uses a variety of tools, including the push pole, which is used to direct arresting cables as they are safely retracted into position after aircraft recovery.

Airman George Ennin readies his push pole.

U.S. Navy Airman George Ennin readies his push pole on the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76) during flight operations in the Pacific Ocean on May 28, 2009. The arresting gear support team uses a variety of tools, including the push pole, which is used to direct arresting cables as they are safely retracted into position after aircraft recovery.

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