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Snapshots of what’s happening in the Defense Department.

Sailors in white uniforms and sailor caps hold rifles fitted with bayonets over their right shoulders and march in formation along a racetrack on a sunny day as people watch from bleachers.

Racetrack Cadence

The Navy Ceremonial Guard marches along the racetrack before the official start of the Freedom 250 Grand Prix in Washington, D.C., Aug. 23, 2026, demonstrating the precision and discipline of the U.S. military. The event is one of several commemorating the nation's 250th anniversary.

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