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Photos

Snapshots of what’s happening in the Defense Department.

A person in a vest and helmet kneels on a flight deck at night as a jet takes off. White fire shoots out of the jet's tailpipe. The photo has a purple hue.

Night Watch

A sailor conducts flight operations aboard the aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush in the 5th Fleet area of operations, July 29, 2026. The vessel is deployed to support maritime security and stability in the Middle East.

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