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Snapshots of what’s happening in the Defense Department.

Dozens of soldiers sit in the cargo area of a military aircraft, illuminated by a green light.

Airdrop Ready

Soldiers wait to conduct an airdrop from a C-17 Globemaster III during training at Pohakuloa Training Area, Hawaii, Oct. 31, 2023.

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