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Snapshots of what’s happening in the Defense Department.

An airman places small pieces of meat on wires hung on a wooden tripod.

Beefy Lineup

An airman hangs pieces of meat on a stand to dry them out for beef jerky during survival, evasion, resistance and escape specialist training at Fairchild Air Force Base, Wash., May 16, 2024. A SERE specialist needs to be able to find and prepare sustenance in various environments and be able to train others.

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