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Snapshots of what’s happening in the Defense Department.

A cadet climbs over a wooden wall.

Overcoming the Obstacle

A U.S. Air Force Academy basic cadet from the Class of 2026 completes the obstacle course at the academy's Jacks Valley in Colorado Springs, Colo., July 12, 2022.

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