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Snapshots of what’s happening in the Defense Department.

A sailor signals in front of an aircraft on the deck of a ship.

Bataan Launch

Navy Petty Officer 3rd Class Mason Whitehead signals to an AV-8B Harrier on the flight deck of the USS Bataan in the Gulf of Oman, Sept. 25, 2023.

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  • Credit: Navy Petty Officer 3rd Class Riley Gasdia VIRIN: 230925-N-OQ442-1039C.JPG
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