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Snapshots of what’s happening in the Defense Department.

An Army ROTC cadet wearing a black, knit cap and camouflage gloves stares ahead while holding a rifle outdoors during daytime.

Brigade Ranger Challenge

Cadets from Army ROTC programs at universities in the Mid-Atlantic and New England regions conduct tactical combat casualty care operations during the Brigade Ranger Challenge at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, N.J., Nov. 14, 2025. Cadets train rigorously for the nationwide competition to best represent their school.

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