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Snapshots of what’s happening in the Defense Department.

A Marine on a lift checks bolts on an aircraft covered in a colorful mural with animals.

Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon

Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Amayah L. Chitan checks bolts on a CH-53E Super Stallion helicopter during routine maintenance at Marine Corps Air Station Futenma, Okinawa, Japan, May 13, 2026. Marines maintained the aircraft to ensure it remains mission capable and ready to support aviation operations. Chitan is assigned to Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 361, nicknamed the "Flying Tigers."

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