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Snapshots of what’s happening in the Defense Department.

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Airdrop Mission

Air Force Senior Airman Joseph Putnam prepares for an airdrop mission during Exercise Cope North over the Pacific Ocean, Feb. 5, 2022. The exercise focuses on humanitarian assistance and disaster relief operations and improves collaboration between the U.S. military, the Australian air force and the Japan Air Self-Defense Force.

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