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Photos

Snapshots of what’s happening in the Defense Department.

A sailor uses aircraft marshalling wands to direct a military helicopter on the flight deck of a ship at night.

Night Direction

Navy Petty Officer 3rd Class Patrick Adkins directs an SH-60R Sea Hawk helicopter on the flight deck of the USS Hershel "Woody" Williams in the Atlantic Ocean, July 17, 2024.

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