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Snapshots of what’s happening in the Defense Department.

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Clearing Crew

Alaska Air National Guard Technical Sgt. Paul Carter participates in a land clearing operation during an Innovative Readiness Training project near Cordova, Alaska, July 26, 2023. The IRT program leverages the skills and capabilities of military personnel to support civil-military cooperation, humanitarian missions and community development.

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