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Lightning Forge

U.S. and Thai soldiers train together during Exercise Lightning Forge at the Kahuku Training Area, Hawaii, July 15, 2020. Lightning Forge is an annual brigade-level training exercise aimed at improving interoperability between U.S. and allied forces.

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