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Snapshots of what’s happening in the Defense Department.

An airman sits in the cockpit of a jet to check flight controls.

Checking Controls

Air Force 1st Lt. Emily Kramer, an F-16 Fighting Falcon pilot with the 555th Fighter Squadron, inspects controls before a training flight at Aviano Air Base, Italy, March 23, 2022. The 555th is supporting NATO by ensuring allied fighters are prepared to fly air patrol missions along the alliance’s Eastern flank.

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