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Snapshots of what’s happening in the Defense Department.

A guardsmen in a white helmet and gloves leans over a green platform to install concertina wire.

Careful Concertina Installation

A Texas National Guardsman installs concertina wire on the federal border wall in Brownsville, Texas, Aug.12, 2025. The purpose of this barrier is to serve as a physical and visual deterrent to illegal immigrants looking to cross into Texas illegally.

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