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Snapshots of what’s happening in the Defense Department.

A close-up of an aircraft extending its boom to another aircraft in the dark with white specks throughout the background.

Silent Refill

An Air Force C-17 Globemaster III receives fuel from a KC-135 Stratotanker during training over Tennessee, July 29, 2026. The objective was to complete air refueling with minimal communication.

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