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Snapshots of what’s happening in the Defense Department.

An airman with their back to the camera uses marshalling wands to guide an aircraft on a military ship at night.

Dark Direction

Navy Lt. Albert Vencer directs an aircraft on the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS George Washington while underway in the Pacific Ocean, Oct. 28, 2024.

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  • Credit: Navy Petty Officer 3rd Class August Clawson VIRIN: 241028-N-VX022-1935A.JPG
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