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Snapshots of what’s happening in the Defense Department.

U.S. and Japanese troops wearing camouflage kneel in tall grass while carrying weapons as a fellow service member stands watch.

Orient Shield

U.S. and Japanese troops conduct bilateral field training during Orient Shield at Kamifurano Training Area, Japan, Sept. 17, 2023. The exercise is designed to enhance interoperability and refine multidomain and cross-domain operations.

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