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Today, the first groups of conscripts begin their 11-month service. Many of the young people are particularly excited about the new drone platoon, where they will learn everything about drones.

20-year-old Frida will serve 11 months of conscription: »The sense of camaraderie really excites me«

Outside in the Inner Barracks Yard, the new conscripts stand shoulder to shoulder as the sergeant gives them commands. Foto: Peter Maunsbach
Outside in the Inner Barracks Yard, the new conscripts stand shoulder to shoulder as the sergeant gives them commands. Foto: Peter Maunsbach
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The snow crunches under the conscripts’ sneakers. They stand side by side in small groups, their eyes fixed on the sergeant. No one is wearing gloves. Few have hats on. But they all wear a colored band that divides them into units.

»Think pizza slice«, shouts a sergeant, and the conscripts look down at each other’s feet. Heels come together, and chests are pushed forward.

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