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Snapshots of what’s happening in the Defense Department.

A blue lightning-like flash appears in the windshield of an illuminated cockpit as a pilot flies at night.

Light the Way

Air Force 1st Lt. Dan Huntington Huntington experiences the phenomenon of St. Elmo’s fire, which occurs through electrical friction caused by specific weather conditions, while participating in an aerial refueling mission in the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, April 13, 2022. The mission provided fuel to a B-1B Lancer heading to the Indo-Pacific area of responsibility.

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