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Snapshots of what’s happening in the Defense Department.

Two soldiers in ski gear carry red flares in the dark.

Lighting the Way

Soldiers assigned to 10th Mountain Division ski carrying flares during the Legacy Days torchlight parade in Vail, Colo., Feb. 28, 2026. Legacy Days celebrated the storied history of the division, which was formed during World War II from elite skiers, climbers and alpinists to fight in rugged, mountainous terrain.

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