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Snapshots of what’s happening in the Defense Department.

A soldier aims a weapon under a starry night sky.

Starry Shot

A soldier participates in a rapid response crisis training exercise in Kenya, June 2, 2021. The training demonstrates how U.S. forces can rapidly respond to deter the threat posed by violent extremist organizations.

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