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Snapshots of what’s happening in the Defense Department.

An Army paratrooper leans out the side of a military aircraft as others stand inside during nighttime training. The aircraft is illuminated by a red light.

Airborne Readiness

Army paratroopers participate in a nighttime airborne operation near Fort Johnson, La., March 10, 2024. The training strengthens readiness and ability to deploy around the world within 18 hours.

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