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Snapshots of what’s happening in the Defense Department.

A soldier laying in the field in the dark plots points on a piece of paper illuminated by red light from a helmet lamp.

Plotting Points

Army Staff Sgt. Cody Gapol plots coordinates onto a map to prepare for the start of night land navigation during the Best Squad Competition at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Wash., April 19, 2023. The competition assesses the squad’s technical and tactical proficiency.

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