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Snapshots of what’s happening in the Defense Department.

A soldier in a camouflage uniform horizontally climbs across a rope over a creek in a wooded area.

Hanging In There

A soldier assigned to U.S. Army Pacific ascends a rope bridge during the Best Squad Competition at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Wash., July 21, 2026. The competition tests individual soldier strength and squad-level cohesion required to complete demanding tasks.

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