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Snapshots of what’s happening in the Defense Department.

A submarine transits a body of water as two aircraft circle from above with mountains in the background.

Eyes in the Sky

The USS Nebraska transits the Strait of San Juan de Fuca while being escorted by Air Force A-10 Thunderbolt II aircraft during joint operations in Washington state, May 6, 2024. The operation is designed to ensure the U.S. military is ready to meet its security commitments at home and abroad.

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