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Snapshots of what’s happening in the Defense Department.

A fighter jet is parked on a runway as fireworks light the sky behind it.

Night Lights

Fireworks light the sky behind an Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon during the Japanese-American Friendship Festival 2025 at Yokota Air Base, Japan, May 18, 2025. The two-day festival allows the public to learn about the U.S.-Japan alliance and strengthens community bonds.

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