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Several service members are seen from a distance traveling against snowy, mountainous terrain.

Chile Descent

U.S. Marines and Chilean troops descend Mount Tarn during a bilateral cold weather training exercise near Punta Arenas, Chile, Aug. 23, 2023. During the exercise, Marines learned proper techniques for obtaining food and water, employed different weapons and gear, built shelters, practiced foot movements over snow and conducted cold weather personnel rescue.

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