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Snapshots of what’s happening in the Defense Department.

Soldiers move through a water obstacle as another soldier watches.

Water Work

Soldiers participate in the French Desert Commando Course in Arta Plage, Djibouti, May 5, 2021. The multiday course physically and mentally challenges U.S. and French soldiers through land and water obstacles, combat scenarios and extreme endurance exercises in austere field conditions.

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