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Snapshots of what’s happening in the Defense Department.

Soldiers train while surrounded by purple smoke.

Smoky Evacuation

Soldiers take part in Operation Courageous Defense in Landstuhl, Germany, March 3, 2020. The training exercise is designed to showcase integrated medical operations in the European theater and is part of preparations for Defender-Europe 20, a demonstration of the U.S. military’s ability to rapidly deploy a combat-credible force to Europe.

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