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Snapshots of what’s happening in the Defense Department.

A fighter jet prepares to take off from a ship at sea at twilight.

Twilight Ops

An F/A-18F Super Hornet prepares to launch from the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz during routine operations in the Pacific Ocean, Aug. 26, 2023.

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  • Credit: Navy Petty Officer 2nd Class David Rowe VIRIN: 230826-N-MJ302-1087C.JPG
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