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Snapshots of what’s happening in the Defense Department.

A soldier swims with a parachute around him.

Wet Silk Training

A soldier participates in wet silk training at Fort Carson, Colo., Sept. 6, 2019. The training is designed to prepare Special Forces personnel for airborne water jumps.

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