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Snapshots of what’s happening in the Defense Department.

A soldier looks off into the distance as he starts a vehicle from below.

Spirit Start

A soldier starts up a vehicle to begin training in Hohenfels, Germany, Jan. 22, 2018. About 4,100 troops from 10 nations are participating in Allied Spirit VIII, a multinational training exercise designed to test readiness and capabilities. Army photo by Spc. Dustin D. Biven

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