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Snapshots of what’s happening in the Defense Department.

An aircraft extends two lines as four other aircraft fly behind it against a blue sky.

Friendly Flight

A Marine Corps KC-130J Super Hercules and F-35B Lightning II aircraft demonstrate aerial refueling during the Japanese Maritime Self-Defense Force-Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni Friendship Day over Iwakuni, Japan, May 4, 2025. The event is designed to strengthen relationships with the community and offer a cultural exchange that highlights the mutual support between the U.S. and Japan.

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