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Snapshots of what’s happening in the Defense Department.

A sailor holds two neon yellow batons while standing in the dark.

The Ultimate Rave

Navy Petty Officer 3rd Class Elijah Brown directs aircraft on the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS George Washington in the Philippine Sea, May 25, 2026.

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