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Aircraft Marshal

An airman assigned to the 180th Fighter Wing, Ohio Air National Guard, marshals an aircraft at Patrick Air Force Base, Fla., Feb 1, 2019.

The Department of Defense provides the military forces needed to deter war and ensure our nation's security.

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