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Photos

Snapshots of what’s happening in the Defense Department.

A soldier in tactical gear lies in a dark field illuminated by red light while writing on a map as seen through bushes in the foreground.

The Red Glow of Duty

A soldier participates in a land navigation during a best medic competition at Joint Base San Antonio, Jan. 28, 2026.

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