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Snapshots of what’s happening in the Defense Department.

A soldier hangs from horizontal ladder bars outside as part of a competition.

Iron Grip

A drill sergeant participates in the 2026 Drill Sergeant of the Year Competition at Fort Jackson, S.C., April 21, 2026.

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