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Snapshots of what’s happening in the Defense Department.

Paratroopers are seen in the distance and an aircraft in the foreground all in silhouette against a yellow sunset.

Sontay Scene

Paratroopers participate in a night jump onto Sontay drop zone at Camp "Bull" Simons, Fla., April 26, 2023. All airborne paratroopers conducted this Airborne Jump for Jumpmasters to perform their duties and for jumpers to maintain currency for jump status.

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