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Snapshots of what’s happening in the Defense Department.

A military jet leaves the deck of a ship. It is night and the red taillight of the airplane can be seen, as can the flame from its exhaust.

Growler Takeoff

An EA-18G Growler attached to the Shadowhawks of Electronic Attack Squadron 141 launches from the flight deck of the USS Ronald Reagan, June 14, 2021, in the South China Sea.

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  • Credit: Navy petty Officer 3rd Class Quinton Lee VIRIN: 210614-N-WS494-1064C.JPG
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