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Snapshots of what’s happening in the Defense Department.

A partially visible aircraft extends its boom to another aircraft in a cloudy, starry night sky over bright city lights.

Starry Heights, Centcom Lights

An Air Force B-52 Stratofortress aircraft refuels from a KC-135 Stratotanker aircraft during Operation Epic Fury over the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, March 26, 2026.

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