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Snapshots of what’s happening in the Defense Department.

An aircraft takes off from a runway, leaving grey smoke behind on an overcast day, as seen from head on.

Bird of Prey

An Air Force B-52H Stratofortress takes off during Warbird Week at Minot Air Force Base, N.D., Sept. 8, 2025. The event ensures airmen assigned to the 5th Bomb Wing stay sharp and mission-ready through realistic, high-pressure training.

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