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Snapshots of what’s happening in the Defense Department.

An airman leans forward to straighten a flag.

Flag Precision

Air Force Senior Airman Jocelyn Rosado straightens the stripes on a U.S. flag during the ironing process at Dover Air Force Base, Del., May 21, 2024. Preparation of the flag consists of ironing the flag and removing any lint or clipping strings. The team works to make sure each flag draped over a casket of a fallen service member is immaculate.

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