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Snapshots of what’s happening in the Defense Department.

A sailor on a deck signals an airborne helicopter amid a golden sky.

Takeoff Signal

Navy Petty Officer 1st Class Michael Duffy signals an MH-60R helicopter to take off from the flight deck of the USS Hershel "Woody" Williams in the Mediterranean Sea, May 29, 2022.

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  • Credit: Navy Petty Officer 1st Class Fred Gray VIRIN: 220529-N-TI693-2103F.JPG
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