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Snapshots of what’s happening in the Defense Department.

A uniformed service member aims his rifle.

Readiness Assessment

Soldiers with the Syrian partner forces establish a perimeter defense during a readiness assessment in the Dayr az Zawr province, Syria, Nov. 12, 2018.

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