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A sailor, shown from behind, holds his arms out as an aircraft sits on a raised platform in front of him.

Lightning Lines

Navy Petty Officer 1st Class Glenn Catbagan signals as an F-35B Lightning II ascends on an aircraft elevator aboard the USS Essex during a composite training unit exercise in the Pacific Ocean, June 2, 2018. Navy photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Matthew Freeman

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