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Snapshots of what’s happening in the Defense Department.

Sparks fly as an airman wearing protective gear welds medal in a dark room.

Welding Work

Air Force Senior Airman Osvaldo Vargas performs metal inert gas welding at McConnell Air Force Base, Kan., July 30, 2026.

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