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Snapshots of what’s happening in the Defense Department.

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Catching Waves

Soldiers conduct waterborne operations training at Bellows Air Force Base, Hawaii, May 1, 2024. Scenario-specific training increases readiness capabilities and builds unit cohesion.

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