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Snapshots of what’s happening in the Defense Department.

A soldier salutes as two service members hold opposite ends of a folded American flag in front of them while fellow service members salute in formation in the background.

Level Up!

Army 2nd Lt. Lauren Surette gets promoted to the rank of first lieutenant at 33rd Air Base Powidz, Poland, Jan. 9, 2026.

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