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Snapshots of what’s happening in the Defense Department.

Three paratroopers are silhouetted against a golden sky at twilight as they parachute to the snowy ground.

Golden Glow

Army paratroopers jump from a Marine Corps KC-130J during a training exercise at Joint Base Elmendorf–Richardson, Alaska, Dec. 6, 2024. The drill enhanced combat readiness while supporting community relations in remote Alaskan regions during the holiday season.

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