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Snapshots of what’s happening in the Defense Department.

A soldier rappels down a green tower as the soldier's shadow stretches across the surface.

Soldier’s Shadow

A soldier practices rappelling techniques during training at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, Oct. 20, 2023.

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