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U.S. and Brazilian troops prepare to conduct the final event of Southern Vanguard in Oiapoque, Brazil, Nov. 15, 2023. Southern Vanguard is an annual bilateral exercise which rotates between partner nations in the U.S. Southern Command area of responsibility.

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Tags: Brazil, Exercises, partnerships, Southern Command, Army, Southern Vanguard
Credit: Army Spc. Joseph Liggio VIRIN: 231115-Z-EL715-1114M.JPG

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