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Snapshots of what’s happening in the Defense Department.

A rocket lifts off from a launching pad during daylight creating clouds of smoke and a trail of flames.

Last Blast

A Delta IV Heavy rocket launches from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station, Fla., April 9, 2024. This marks the 16th and final mission of a Delta IV Heavy.

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