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Snapshots of what’s happening in the Defense Department.

In a night sky, colored lights appear in the sky above a military installation.

Aurora Borealis Lights

The Aurora Borealis lights appear over Thule Air Base, Greenland, Dec. 11, 2017.

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  • Credit: Air Force Senior Airman Dennis Hoffman VIRIN: 171211-F-SO188-811.JPG
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