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Snapshots of what’s happening in the Defense Department.

A close-up of an airman shining a flashlight on an aircraft's engine.

Shine a Light

Air Force Staff Sgt. Justin Paddock shines a light into an engine component of an F-16 Fighting Falcon aircraft while performing an inspection and maintenance at Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, June 4, 2025.

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