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Photos

Snapshots of what’s happening in the Defense Department.

A Marine wearing a harness climbs a snowy mountain as seen from below.

Cold Climb

Marine Corps Sgt. Luis Aragon scales up an ice wall during training in Ushuaia, Argentina, Sept. 10, 2024. The training aimed to build upon the skills learned in knowledge exchanges between U.S. and Argentinian forces.

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