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Photos

Snapshots of what’s happening in the Defense Department.

Two lifeguards stand on a purple and yellow beach station as seven aircraft fly in a blue sky.

Freedom Formation

Lifeguards watch as an Air Force B-2 Spirit leads a formation of a B-1 Lancer, B-52 Stratofortress, A-10 Warthog, F-16 Fighting Falcon, F-15 Eagle and F-22 Raptor during the Hyundai Air and Sea Show in Miami, May 24, 2025. The flyover was part of an effort to engage with the public, bringing airpower up close to beachgoers while honoring the sacrifices of service members on Memorial Day.

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