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Snapshots of what’s happening in the Defense Department.

An illustration showing two helicopters hovering over an aircraft carrier at sea.

USS Nimitz Illustration

An illustration showing two MH-60S Seahawk helicopters conducting a vertical replenishment-at-sea with the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz.

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  • Credit: Graphic illustration by Regina Ali, DOD VIRIN: 200910-D-ZZ999-003.JPG
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