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Snapshots of what’s happening in the Defense Department.

An Air Force cadet wearing a headset stares at a large screen while holding a joystick in each hand. Another person is seen off to the side.

Firstie Flag

U.S. Air Force Academy cadets participate in Firstie Flag, a culminating exercise for senior cadets at the academy in Colorado Springs, Colo., Feb. 10, 2024. The training prepares cadets for future conflicts with great power adversaries.

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