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Snapshots of what’s happening in the Defense Department.

A soldier protects their face while they are covered with a wet parachute in a swimming pool.

Silky Soldier

A soldier performs wet silk training in a swimming pool at Caserma C. Ederle, Italy, March 26, 2025. This exercise is part of deliberate water airborne operation familiarization training before an upcoming jump in Lake Garda, Italy.

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