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A Marine holds a snake in a jungle setting while other service members smile and watch.

Snake Charmer

Marine Corps Cpl. Zackary Wyant holds a boa constrictor during jungle survival training with Indonesian marines during Exercise Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training Indonesia 24 in Bandar Lampung, Indonesia, May 16, 2024. The multinational exercise is designed to enhance U.S. maritime partnerships and capabilities in response to security challenges in the Indo-Pacific region.

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