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Snapshots of what’s happening in the Defense Department.

A sailor signals toward an aircraft as smoke surrounds.

Smoke Signal

A sailor directs an F/A-18E Super Hornet on the flight deck of the USS Nimitz in Philippine Sea, May 13, 2023.

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  • Credit: Navy Petty Officer 2nd Class Joseph Calabrese VIRIN: 230513-N-MH015-1025C.JPG
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