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Snapshots of what’s happening in the Defense Department.

A close-up of sparks flying as an airman wearing protective gear welds metal.

Sparks Fly

Air Force Senior Airman Jared Villalta, an aircraft metals technology specialist, welds components at Misawa Air Base, Japan, May 1, 2025.

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