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Snapshots of what’s happening in the Defense Department.

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Jesse Williams (right) loads an M252 mortar during a training exercise on Townshend Island in Queensland, Australia, during exercise Talisman Sabre 2011 on July 13, 2011. Talisman Sabre is a combined biennial exercise between the U.S. and Australian militaries designed to enhance both nationsí ability to respond to regional contingencies.

Cpl. Jesse Williamsloads an M252 mortar during a training exercise.

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Jesse Williams (right) loads an M252 mortar during a training exercise on Townshend Island in Queensland, Australia, during exercise Talisman Sabre 2011 on July 13, 2011. Talisman Sabre is a combined biennial exercise between the U.S. and Australian militaries designed to enhance both nationsí ability to respond to regional contingencies.

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