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Snapshots of what’s happening in the Defense Department.

Two groups service members kneel facing each other while two look at a notebook together.

Taking Notes

Soldiers and airmen read notes during a patrol in Manda Bay, Kenya, May 17, 2023. Troops review notes to monitor any changes in the area including patterns of life.

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