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Snapshots of what’s happening in the Defense Department.

Close-up of an Air Force pilot's hand adjusting an aircraft’s throttle.

Throttle Power

Air Force Capt. Travis Maxwell adjusts the throttles on an Air Force B-52H Stratofortress during Bomber Task Force Europe 24-3 flight operations at Royal Air Force Fairford, United Kingdom, May 31, 2024. The exercise highlighted the United States’ commitment to NATO efforts in the European region.

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