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Snapshots of what’s happening in the Defense Department.

Snow falls as soldiers in winter gear kneel while holding weapons in a snowy field surrounded by trees.

North Wind

Soldiers establish a security perimeter during North Wind in Hokkaido, Japan, Jan. 27, 2026. The exercise was designed to focus on bilateral tactics, techniques and procedures for extreme cold-weather conditions while enhancing interoperability and readiness between U.S. and Japanese forces.

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