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Snapshots of what’s happening in the Defense Department.

Three airmen kneel in the snow watching a helicopter land.

Chopper Pickup

An Alaska Army National Guard UH-60L Black Hawk helicopter lands to pick up Air Force special warfare airmen during small unit training at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, Nov. 18, 2020. Conducted under physical and mental stress, small unit training reinforces fundamental combat skills and fosters team cohesion.

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