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Snapshots of what’s happening in the Defense Department.

Two soldiers operate an antenna.

Soldier Signal

Army Staff Sgt. Andrew Kirchoff, left, and Staff Sgt. Roberto Carlos Ramirez operate a satellite communication antenna in Kaedi, Mauritania, Feb. 23, 2020, during Flintlock. The annual integrated military and law enforcement exercise is focused on strengthening key partner-nation forces throughout North and West Africa.

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