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Snapshots of what’s happening in the Defense Department.

The refueling boom of one aircraft extends toward an aircraft below it in dark sky illuminated by lights.

Nighttime Revival

An Air Force B-52H Stratofortress approaches a KC-135 Stratotanker for aerial refueling over the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Feb. 17, 2025.

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