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Snapshots of what’s happening in the Defense Department.

The American flag is seen from above in the cockpit of a fighter jet.

Aerial Display

The Stars and Stripes of the American flag are on display in the cockpit of an F-16 Fighting Falcon as the pilot prepares for refueling by a KC-10 Extender from Al Dhafra Air Base, United Arab Emirates, Dec. 25, 2021.

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