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Snapshots of what’s happening in the Defense Department.

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On the Lookout

District of Columbia National Guard soldiers are positioned around Washington, Aug. 14, 2025, as part of the D.C. Safe and Beautiful Task Force. The D.C. National Guardsmen provide critical support such as crowd management, presence patrols and perimeter control in support of law enforcement.

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