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Snapshots of what’s happening in the Defense Department.

A thermal image shows the heat signatures of aircraft components.

Thermal Image

A thermal image of a KC-135 Stratotanker aircraft’s hydraulic spoiler bypass valve in the energized position is shown at MacDill Air Force Base, Fla., Feb. 27, 2019. Thermal imaging cameras are used to find faulty parts based on inconsistent heat signatures.

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