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Snapshots of what’s happening in the Defense Department.

Soldiers, one carrying a flag and others carrying containers, run through a hazy field with trees in the background.

Fast as Lightning

Soldiers assigned to the 25th Combat Aviation Brigade, 25th Infantry Division, participate in Tropic Lightning Week and face off in multiple competitions at Schofield Barracks, Hawaii, Dec. 8, 2025. The week celebrates the 84th birthday of the division, builds unit pride and strengthens esprit de corps.

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