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Snapshots of what’s happening in the Defense Department.

A soldier secures a gas mask, with yellow smoke in the background.

Masking Up

A competitor secures a gas mask during the Sandhurst International Military Skills Competition at the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, N.Y., May 2, 2026. The competition tested the endurance, agility, weapons knowledge and coordination of 48 teams.

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