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Snapshots of what’s happening in the Defense Department.

Two Army helicopters fly above a green forest with a castle in the background.

Castle in the Sky

Army Col. Ryan C. Kendall flies near Neuschwanstein Castle in Bavaria, Germany, May 27, 2025, during his final flight in an AH-64E Apache Guardian. Kendall marked this career milestone by completing the Army aviation tradition with a ceremonial landing and a formal water salute.

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