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Snapshots of what’s happening in the Defense Department.

Six U.S. and Norwegian troops ski on a snowy hill on a cloudy day.

Joint Viking

U.S. Marines and sailors ski with Norwegian soldiers during Joint Viking in Bardufoss, Norway, Jan. 14, 2025. The exercise focused on Arctic training and military-to-military engagements.

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