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Snapshots of what’s happening in the Defense Department.

An airborne aircraft approaches the rear of another aircraft in the dark illuminated by its own lights.

Falcon Fuel

An Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon aircraft approaches a KC-135 Stratotanker aircraft to refuel in the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Sept. 2, 2026.

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