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Snapshots of what’s happening in the Defense Department.

An aircraft takes off from a ship at sea in the dark illuminated by colorful lights.

Lit Launch

A Navy EA-18G Growler launches from the flight deck of the USS Carl Vinson in the Pacific Ocean, April 25, 2022.

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