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Snapshots of what’s happening in the Defense Department.

Three soldiers pose with golden and black parachutes in a blue sky while spraying red, white and blue smoke.

Painting the Sky With Freedom

Army Sgts. 1st Class Erik Dolores and Ben Hall and Staff Sgt. Brandon Hexum, assigned to the Golden Knights, the Army's parachute team, execute a tri-by-side canopy formation during training operations near Laurinburg, N.C., May 2026, as the team prepares for Freedom 250 events in Washington.

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