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Snapshots of what’s happening in the Defense Department.

Two soldiers kneel while two soldiers talk behind them as clouds of purple smoke fill the background.

Purple Position

Soldiers participate in a combined-arms live-fire exercise at Fort Drum, N.Y., Feb. 6, 2024. The exercise tested combat effectiveness and the ability to thrive and operate in austere environments.

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