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Photos

Snapshots of what’s happening in the Defense Department.

Two soldiers walk on a dirt path in front of a tall monument on a gloomy day.

Walk and Talk

Army Sgt. 1st Class Zachary Metz and Spc. Kobe Billman conduct a presence patrol near the Smithsonian Metro in Washington, Dec. 12, 2025. About 2,750 National Guardsmen support the D.C. Safe and Beautiful mission, assisting the Metropolitan Police Department in maintaining public safety for residents, commuters and visitors throughout the district.

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