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Snapshots of what’s happening in the Defense Department.

A sailor on a flight deck at night lunges to the left while holding a green light in their left hand. Streaks of green and red lights add color to the darkness.

Night Launch

A sailor launches an F-35C Lightning II aircraft assigned to Strike Fighter Squadron 147 off the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS George Washington while underway in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations, Aug. 21, 2026, to support maritime security and stability in the Middle East.

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