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Snapshots of what’s happening in the Defense Department.

Three soldiers descend from a helicopter by rope while another inside the helicopter leans out a window to spot them.

Rappel Training

Soldiers conduct rappel operations from a UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter during Air Assault School at the Grafenwoehr Training Area, Germany, Aug. 13, 2026. The school teaches soldiers the skills necessary to conduct air assault operations.

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