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Snapshots of what’s happening in the Defense Department.

A Colombian soldier monitors a U.S. soldier as he holds a snake around his neck.

Snaking Around

A soldier holds a snake before the opening ceremony of Southern Vanguard, a premier training exercise, at Tolemaida Military Base, Colombia, Nov. 8, 2022. The snake represents the Colombian Army's predominance in jungle operations.

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