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Snapshots of what’s happening in the Defense Department.

Two soldiers in hard hats, one holding a panel, repair a school roof in the rain.

Rain or Shine

Army Pfc. Rico Rivero, right, participates in a school roof repair project in Salamanca, Panama, Dec. 12, 2025. U.S. Southern Command is focused on increasing partner nation capacity and interoperability in the region and reflects the United States' enduring promise of friendship, partnership and solidarity with the Panamanian people.

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