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Snapshots of what’s happening in the Defense Department.

A missile launches.

Minuteman Launch

An unarmed Minuteman III intercontinental ballistic missile launches during an operational test at Vandenberg Air Force Base, Calif., May 3, 2017.

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  • Credit: Air Force 2nd Lt. William Collette VIRIN: 170503-F-XX999-101A.JPG
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