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Snapshots of what’s happening in the Defense Department.

A military aircraft flies across a light orange sky.

Twilight Training

An Air Force U-2 Dragon Lady performs touch-and-go maneuvers at Beale Air Force Base, Calif., June 3, 2024. The U-2 is a reconnaissance and surveillance aircraft capable of flying at altitudes exceeding 70,000 feet, requiring pilots to wear pressure suits similar to NASA astronauts.

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