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Photos

Snapshots of what’s happening in the Defense Department.

A soldier in silhouette carrying a rucksack walks outside, with the sun and trees without leaves in the background.

Ruck Strong

A soldier in the Connecticut National Guard's 2026 Best Warrior Competition takes part in the Norwegian Ruck March in Manchester, Conn., March 27, 2026.

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