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Snapshots of what’s happening in the Defense Department.

An airman kneels and holds a thick cable.

Gear Inspection

Air Force Airman 1st Class Elizabeth Long inspects arresting gear on the flight line at Royal Air Force Mildenhall, England, Oct. 19, 2022.

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