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Snapshots of what’s happening in the Defense Department.

An airman rappels down the face of a cliff.

Steep Descent

Air Force Capt. Travis Hunt rappels down a cliff after establishing a climbing route for mountaineering training at Sunshine Ridge, Alaska, Aug. 25, 2022.

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