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Snapshots of what’s happening in the Defense Department.

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Silver Falcon

A soldier participates in a squad-level blank fire exercise during Silver Falcon in Larnaca, Cyprus, Feb. 13, 2023. The bilateral exercise between the United States and Cyprus is designed to enhance interoperability.

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