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Photos

Snapshots of what’s happening in the Defense Department.

An airman smiles and raises his right hand as he sits in a helicopter flying above a lake. Another service member holds an American flag behind him.

Airborne Enlistment

Air Force Tech Sgt. Albert Middleton raises his right hand during his reenlistment ceremony in a helicopter above Lake Mead in Logandale, Nev., Jan. 6, 2024. The Nevada Army National Guard flew the UH-72A Lakota helicopter to help make Middleton's ceremony unforgettable. This photo uses tonal adjustments to enhance the subject.

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