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Snapshots of what’s happening in the Defense Department.

A helicopter flies above downtown Washington with views of the Potomac River, the White House and monuments.

Monumental View

Army Capt. Chris Bissett, Warrant Officer Eric Mendoza and Staff Sgt. Daniel Pechacek fly a VH-60M Black Hawk helicopter above the White House, March 25, 2024. The soldiers use VH-60M "gold top" Black Hawks to conduct priority air transport of senior Army and Defense Department leaders.

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