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Snapshots of what’s happening in the Defense Department.

Two airmen approach the opening of a grounded helicopter while carrying a container. Each airman has one hand on the container.

Lending a Hand

Airmen assigned to Joint Task Force Bravo load equipment into a CH-47 Chinook helicopter in preparation for potential support to Venezuela at Soto Cano Air Base, Honduras, June 25, 2026. At the direction of U.S. Southern Command, military forces are supporting State Department-led U.S. disaster assistance to Venezuelans following devastating June 24, 2026, earthquakes.

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