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Snapshots of what’s happening in the Defense Department.

The shadows of three airborne aircraft are visible in a triangular formation on a concrete and turf surface.

Flying Shadows

The shadows of two Air Force C-130H Hercules and one German air Force A400M fly in formation during Exercise Proptoberfest in Alamosa, N.M., Sept. 9, 2024. The exercise is designed to emphasize the strategic importance of partnerships in maintaining global security.

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