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Snapshots of what’s happening in the Defense Department.

Airmen are shown in silhouette on a tarmac refueling a military aircraft at twilight with a low sun in the background.

Refueling Mission

Airmen conduct hot pit refueling on a B-2 Spirit stealth bomber at Diego Garcia, British Indian Ocean Territory, Aug. 21, 2024. Bomber missions enhance the Air Force’s readiness to respond to any potential crisis or challenge in the Indo-Pacific through joint and multilateral operations.

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