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Snapshots of what’s happening in the Defense Department.

Soldiers walk in a line on a snow-covered mountain.

Edelweiss Raid

Soldiers move in file during acclimatization for the 2023 Edelweiss Raid in Austria, Feb. 26, 2023. During the competition, teams will need to balance tactical route-finding with avoiding real avalanche hazard.

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