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U.S. Northern Command is leading the Defense Department's disaster response and relief efforts in Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands in the wake of Hurricane Maria, which made landfall on the U.S. territory Sept. 20. DoD continues to synchronize efforts with the Puerto Rico National Guard and FEMA. Troops and equipment already were assisting authorities in the region, which has seen two other powerful hurricanes, Irma and Jose, in recent weeks.

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Australian Defense Force 3rd Health Battalion Lt. Rommel Nouman talks about his training experience with the 144th Area Support Medical Support Company during Talisman Sabre 2023
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July 27, 2023 | 4:02
Lt. Rommel Nouman, platoon commander, 3rd Health Battalion, Adelaide, Australia, talks about the importance of his Soldiers training with their Utah National Guard counterparts during Talisman Sabre, Camp Rocky, Australia, July 27, 2023.
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