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Snapshots of what’s happening in the Defense Department.

Two sailors kneel and point as a fighter jet prepares to launch from an aircraft carrier.

Lightning Launch

Sailors launch an F-35C Lightning II from the aircraft carrier USS George Washington during operations in the Atlantic Ocean, Jan. 17, 2024.

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  • Credit: Navy Petty Officer 3rd Class August Clawson VIRIN: 240117-N-VX022-1051C.JPG
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