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Snapshots of what’s happening in the Defense Department.

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Chinook Crew

Soldiers board a CH-47 Chinook during Lightning Forge 20 in Hawaii, July 17, 2020. Lightning Forge is a training event to prepare the 2nd Infantry Brigade Combat Team for future operations and develop combat readiness.

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