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Snapshots of what’s happening in the Defense Department.

ROTC cadets in camouflage uniforms, one carrying a pole with a flag, run on a rocky path under a cloudy sky, with spectators and large canopy structures in the background.

Competitive Runners

Cadets from Army ROTC programs at universities in the Mid-Atlantic and New England regions conduct a 4-mile run during the Brigade Ranger Challenge at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, N.J., Nov. 14, 2025. Cadets train rigorously for the nationwide competition to best represent their school.

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