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Snapshots of what’s happening in the Defense Department.

A bright sun shines on the horizon as a helicopter in silhouette flies in a pinkish, blue sky over a body of water.

Hovering Over the Horizon

A Navy MH-60S Sea Hawk conducts flight operations during the Iwo Jima Amphibious Ready Group Marine Expeditionary Unit Exercise over the Atlantic Ocean, May 23, 2025. The exercise is designed to enhance operational readiness and lethality.

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