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Snapshots of what’s happening in the Defense Department.

A soldier standing in the darkness fires a machine gun.

Piercing Darkness

A soldier assigned to the 2nd Battalion, 27th Infantry Regiment, engages the opposing force during Joint Pacific Readiness Center - Exportable Exercise at Laur, Philippines, May 20, 2026. The exercise integrates U.S., Philippine and partner forces in realistic scenarios to enhance interoperability, refine multidomain tactics and strengthen regional readiness in the Indo-Pacific.

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