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Snapshots of what’s happening in the Defense Department.

One Air Force cadet holds a remote as the other holds a drone toward a blue sky with mountains in the background.

Ready to Launch

Cadre prepare to launch a drone as part of the Class of 2030's culminating exercise during Basic Cadet Training at Jacks Valley, U.S. Air Force Academy, Colo., July 23, 2026. The exercise tested field skills, teamwork, discipline and decision-making.

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