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Snapshots of what’s happening in the Defense Department.

A military aircraft prepares to land on a Navy ship.

Hornet Descent

A Navy F/A-18F Super Hornet prepares to land on the flight deck of the USS Nimitz in the Philippine Sea, May 11, 2023.

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  • Tags: Navy
  • Credit: Navy Petty Officer 2nd Class Caitlin Flynn VIRIN: 230511-N-WM182-1188Y.JPG
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