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Snapshots of what’s happening in the Defense Department.

A soldier wearing a headset raises their right hand while sitting next to a fellow service member in a helicopter.

Sealed the Deal at Altitude

Army Sgt. Kearsten Jones, a South Carolina National Guard member, reenlists aboard a UH-72 Lakota helicopter in Washington, Dec. 18, 2025. About 2,400 National Guardsmen support the D.C. Safe and Beautiful mission to help the Metropolitan Police Department ensure the safety of district residents, workers and visitors.

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