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Snapshots of what’s happening in the Defense Department.

Three Marines set up a satellite.

Valiant Shield

Marines set up satellite communication equipment during Valiant Shield in Palau, May 31, 2022. The exercise is designed to sustain joint forces through detecting, locating, tracking and engaging units at sea, in the air, on land and in cyberspace.

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