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Snapshots of what’s happening in the Defense Department.

Soldiers in combat gear stand near military vehicles in a desert-like area with power lines and mountains in the background.

At the Ready

Soldiers assigned to the 143rd Military Police Company, 49th Military Police Brigade, California National Guard, stage equipment and vehicles in Coachella, Calif., June 18, 2025. U.S. Northern Command is providing military forces to protect federal workers and property in the greater Los Angeles area.

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