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Snapshots of what’s happening in the Defense Department.

A sailor inspects a rotary system while kneeling on top of a helicopter.

System Check

Navy Lt. Kashmeir Kirkpatrick performs rotary systems checks on an MH-60S Seahawk aboard the USS Carl Vinson in the Pacific Ocean, Aug. 25, 2021.

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