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Snapshots of what’s happening in the Defense Department.

A soldier wearing a camouflage uniform and backpack looks ahead at the ground as he walks on grass, with a dark blue sky and a few trees in the background.

Soldier On

Army Spc. Ruston Day, assigned to the 3rd Squadron, 2nd Cavalry Regiment, begins a 9-mile ruck march during a Best Squad Competition at Vilseck, Germany, April 9, 2026. The competition featured a series of events designed to test technical skill, tactical proficiency and physical endurance to determine the best squad.

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