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Snapshots of what’s happening in the Defense Department.

A pilot sits in a cockpit of an aircraft at night.

Preflight Check

An Air Force pilot conducts preflight checks before takeoff at Lakenheath Air Base, England, Feb. 27, 2022. The Air Force is supporting NATO missions in eastern Europe.

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