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Snapshots of what’s happening in the Defense Department.

Two trainees hold rope while standing on the ground as a fellow trainee rappels down a large tower against a blue sky.

Training Time

A trainee rappels during the inaugural Special Warfare Training Wing Zulu course at Chapman Training Annex, Joint Base San Antonio, Dec. 10, 2025. The course was established to provide foundational training in ground combat skills.

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