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Snapshots of what’s happening in the Defense Department.

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Operation PIKO

Soldiers conduct a sling load during Operation PIKO at Pōhakuloa Training Area, Hawaii, Jan. 27, 2025. The operation is designed to qualify individual vehicle crews and convoy escort teams on their weapons platforms.

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