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Snapshots of what’s happening in the Defense Department.

Three people wearing camouflage military uniforms and covers walk in the snow, side by side, toward the U.S. Capitol. Several people and trees are in the background.

Safe and Beautiful

Army 2nd Lt. Dylan Fraley, Sgt. 1st Class Chris Prince and Staff Sgt. Jaylan Smith, all assigned to the Mississippi National Guard, conduct a presence patrol near the National Mall in support of the D.C. Safe and Beautiful mission in Washington, Jan. 27, 2026.

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