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Snapshots of what’s happening in the Defense Department.

Two paratroopers descend over wintry terrain.

Arctic Descent

Paratroopers descend from an aircraft during an airfield-seizure operation at Donnelley Training Area, Alaska, Feb. 8, 2021, to kick off Exercise Arctic Warrior 21, a cold weather training event that incorporates airborne operations, situational training exercises and live-fire exercises.

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