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Snapshots of what’s happening in the Defense Department.

Two soldiers in seat harnesses hang from and hold onto a rope that is connecting them by the side of a building, with trees to their other side and a gray sky in the background.

Bridging the Gap

Soldiers assigned to the 555th Engineer Brigade "Triple Nickel" participate in Able Crucible 2026 at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Wash., May 19, 2026. The one-day competition tested soldiers across multiple events focused on shooting, movement, communication, medical tasks and physical fitness, while reinforcing teamwork.

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