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Snapshots of what’s happening in the Defense Department.

A Chinook helicopter prepares to land in a flat field.

Chinook Landing

A CH-47 Chinook helicopter prepares to land before participating in a joint service exercise at Buckley Air Force Base, Colo., Aug. 16, 2017. A simulated helicopter crash tested responses from numerous agencies across base, including first responders, the decontamination team and support agencies. The exercise runs through Aug. 18. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Gabrielle Spradling

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