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Snapshots of what’s happening in the Defense Department.

Dozens of soldiers in uniform in a wooded area gather around a fellow soldier holding a snake during the day.

Just Another Day in the Jungle

Army Staff Sgt. Devin Nobles handles a snake during jungle survival training as part of Super Garuda Shield at Baturaja Combat Training Center, Indonesia, Sept. 1, 2026. The exercise between U.S. military and Indonesian National Armed Forces was designed to strengthen bilateral interoperability, capabilities and cooperation.

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