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Snapshots of what’s happening in the Defense Department.

A soldier places night-vision goggles on their helmet under a blue sky, as seen from close-up.

Eyes of a Hawk

Army Spc. Caelum Astra practices putting on a night optical/observation device during training for an Expert Soldier Badge at Camp Casey, South Korea, Sept. 23, 2025. Soldiers earn the badge after demonstrating a high level of proficiency in warrior tasks, physical fitness and marksmanship during rigorous testing.

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