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Snapshots of what’s happening in the Defense Department.

Dozens of soldiers standing in formation raise their right hands while reciting an oath.

Committed to Serve

Soldiers recite the oath of enlistment during the soldier induction ceremony at Fort Jackson, S.C., Feb. 18, 2026.

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