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Snapshots of what’s happening in the Defense Department.

A Marine covered in snow walks through the woods carrying a weapon.

Cold Patrol

A Marine conducts a combat patrol during Exercise Forest Light in Japan, Dec. 16, 2020. Forest Light is an annual bilateral training exercise that strengthens the interoperability and readiness of the Marine Corps and the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force.

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