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Snapshots of what’s happening in the Defense Department.

Silhouettes of two soldiers standing together holding weapons outdoors are visible by green light from a night-vision device.

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Soldiers overlook the area of operations while reacting to a mock attack during Exercise Allied Spirit 24 near Hohenfels, Germany, March 11, 2024. Allied Spirit 24 is an Army exercise designed to prepare NATO allies and partners for a range of security challenges through a range of joint and multinational military activities.

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