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Snapshots of what’s happening in the Defense Department.

Part of a military jet is seen in the forefront of an orange sunset.

Sally at Sunset

The Air Force Reserve 53rd Weather Reconnaissance Squadron Hurricane Hunters fly into Hurricane Sally at sunset, Sept. 13, 2020. The Hurricane Hunters fly through tropical systems to gather weather data which is provided to the National Hurricane Center to update storm forecast warnings.

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