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Snapshots of what’s happening in the Defense Department.

An airman bends over while using their phone's flashlight to write in a journal in the dark on an aircraft.

Research & Development

An airman performs research on an Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker at MacDill Air Force Base, Fla., May 16, 2024. The 6th Air Refueling Wing partnered with an aviation technology startup to test and explore the potential of autonomous flight systems to enhance aircrew efficiency and reduce workloads.

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