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Snapshots of what’s happening in the Defense Department.

An MQ-9 Reaper taxis on a runway.

Reaper Ready

An Air Force MQ-9 Reaper taxis after landing at Shaw Air Force Base, S.C., Feb. 14, 2024. The aircraft provides 24-hour air support to missions worldwide across four combatant commands.

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