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Snapshots of what’s happening in the Defense Department.

Soldiers take cover behind a shipping container

Taking cover

Army Staff Sgt. Michael Stone, crouching, the leader of Rio Rancho Recruiting Center, Albuquerque Recruiting Company, N.M., performs a battle drill during the U.S. Army Recruiting Command Center Leader of the Year competition, Fort Knox, Ky., April 18, 2017. Courtesy photo

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