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Snapshots of what’s happening in the Defense Department.

Four aircraft fly in formation in a loop in a blue sky, creating trails of smoke.

In the Loop

The Thunderbirds, the Air Force's flight demonstration squadron, perform a loop in diamond formation during Luke Days Air Show at Luke Air Force Base, Ariz., March 21, 2026. The event showcased the platforms and people that form the backbone of American airpower.

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