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Snapshots of what’s happening in the Defense Department.

Service members descend on ropes from an Army helicopter hovering over a white boat near a shoreline.

Special Ops Skills

U.S. special operations forces and service members from 10 partner nations conduct a capabilities demonstration along the Tampa Bay waterfront in Florida, May 20, 2026, during Special Operations Forces Week 2026. The event showcased the future of special operations technology and tactical innovation.

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