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Snapshots of what’s happening in the Defense Department.

An airman wearing a red helmet looks out of a partially visible orange boat as a fellow airman floats in a body of water near a jet ski and hovering helicopter.

Water Survival

An airman participates in water survival training near MacDill Air Force Base, Fla., July 22, 2024. The exercise is designed to prepare air crew members for escaping a downed aircraft in open water.

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