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Snapshots of what’s happening in the Defense Department.

A sailor signals to an aircraft on a ship at sea.

Takeoff Time

Navy Petty Officer 1st Class Fidel Colin signals a Marine Corps F-35B Lightning II to take off from the USS Makin Island in the Pacific Ocean, Dec. 7, 2021.

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  • Credit: Navy Petty Officer 3rd Class Ethan Morrow VIRIN: 211207-N-LD903-1046M.JPG
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