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Snapshots of what’s happening in the Defense Department.

Sailors signal a military aircraft on the flight deck of a Navy ship at night. The deck is illuminated by an orange light.

Night Launch

An F/A-18F Super Hornet prepares to launch from the flight deck of the USS Abraham Lincoln during flight operations in the Pacific Ocean, May 14, 2024. The ship is underway conducting integrated exercises to readiness in the U.S. 3rd Fleet area of operations.

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  • Credit: Navy 2nd Class Michael J. Cintron VIRIN: 240514-N-MC925-1458Y.JPG
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