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Snapshots of what’s happening in the Defense Department.

Two guardsmen in camouflage military uniforms and holding rifles talk to two people in civilian clothing, one sitting in a wheelchair and holding a cane, on a paved walkway, with other people, trees and a grassy area in the background during daytime.

Making a Connection

West Virginia National Guardsmen assigned to the D.C. Safe and Beautiful Task Force talk to a veteran while patrolling in Washington, Sept. 21, 2025.

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