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Snapshots of what’s happening in the Defense Department.

A soldier looks out of the opening of a military aircraft while in flight during daylight over a body of water. Clouds can be seen beneath the aircraft.

The Edge

A soldier flies in a CH-47 Chinook during military freefall training over Bellows Air Force Station, Hawaii, during Exercise Rim of the Pacific, July 16, 2024. The world’s largest international maritime exercise, RIMPAC provides a unique training opportunity while fostering and sustaining cooperative relationships among 29 countries.

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