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Snapshots of what’s happening in the Defense Department.

A sailor standing to the left signals to fellow sailors in an airborne helicopter against a blue, cloudy sky.

Sailor's Signal

A sailor signals the launch of an MH-60R Sea Hawk helicopter aboard the USS Gerald R. Ford in support of Operation Epic Fury in the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Feb. 28, 2026.

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