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Snapshots of what’s happening in the Defense Department.

A Marine and a foreign service member salute while standing on stage between two service members holding flags in front of troops standing in formation.

Resolute Salute

Marine Corps Col. Peter Eltringham, left, and Japan Ground Self-Defense Force Lt. Gen. Shinichi Aoki salute during an opening ceremony for Resolute Dragon 23 at Hijyudai Maneuver Area, Japan, Oct. 17, 2023. The exercise is designed to strengthen the defensive capabilities of the U.S.-Japan alliance.

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