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Snapshots of what’s happening in the Defense Department.

A Japanese soldier sits between two rows of Marines inside an aircraft.

Air Assault

A Japanese soldier and U.S. Marines conduct a simulated air assault in Japan, Dec. 15, 2020, during Forest Light, an annual bilateral exercise that strengthens the interoperability and readiness of U.S. and Japanese troops.

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