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Snapshots of what’s happening in the Defense Department.

Military aircraft fly over open water.

Gulf Flight

Air Force F-35A Lightning IIs fly over the Gulf of Mexico during Checkered Flag, Nov. 7, 2023. The exercise is designed to enhance mobility and employment capabilities of aviators and maintainers.

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