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Snapshots of what’s happening in the Defense Department.

Two paratroopers carrying guns kneel on the ground.

Paratrooper Preparation

Paratroopers secure their location in preparation for the extraction of senior Afghan and coalition military leaders following a key leader engagement in southeastern Afghanistan, Dec. 29, 2019.

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