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Snapshots of what’s happening in the Defense Department.

A soldier jumps into a pond from a helicopter hovering above during the day.

Making a Splash

Soldiers helocast into Victory Pond during the Best Ranger Competition at Fort Benning, Ga., April 12, 2026. During the competition, soldiers demonstrated endurance, tactical competency and lethality.

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