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Snapshots of what’s happening in the Defense Department.

A soldier on the ground and looking straight ahead holds onto a gun positioned in front of him. Other soldiers and a white building are in the background.

Pulling Security

An Army Reserve Best Squad competitor pulls security while completing a simulated village assault with his squad at Fort McCoy, Wis., May 23, 2026. The annual competition brings together the best soldiers and squads from across the Army Reserve.

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