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Snapshots of what’s happening in the Defense Department.

Service members in three kayaks paddle in the ocean.

Kowari Kayaking

Marine Corps Sgt. John Montgomery, front right, and his teammate power their kayak in waters off Cairns, Australia, Aug. 24, 2017, during a kayaking expedition as part of Exercise Kowari. The trilateral exercise is an annual adventure training activity conducted by Australian, Chinese and U.S. troops. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Emmanuel Ramos

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