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Snapshots of what’s happening in the Defense Department.

A Marine looks up while lying on the ground with a weapon.

Aurora Look

A Marine holds a defensive position during Exercise Aurora 17 in Larbro, Sweden, Sept. 21, 2017. The Marine is assigned to Marine Rotational Force-Europe. The exercise includes forces from the United States and other nations to promote common regional security. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Careaf Henson

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