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French soldiers provide security at an airport in France as part of Operation Sentinelle. About 13,000 French service members are helping protect France against the threat of extremists. French Ministry of Defense photo

French troops

French soldiers provide security at an airport in France as part of Operation Sentinelle. About 13,000 French service members are helping protect France against the threat of extremists. French Ministry of Defense photo

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