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Snapshots of what’s happening in the Defense Department.

Soldiers attach a weapon to an airborne helicopter in a field.

Sling Load Ops

Soldiers sling load an M777A2 howitzer onto a Marine Corps CH-53E while conducting elevator training drills during Steel Crucible at Schofield Barracks, Hawaii, Sept. 14, 2021. The exercise is designed to increase joint air assault proficiency.

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