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Snapshots of what’s happening in the Defense Department.

Air Force cadets run in a line while holding onto the person in front of them in a field.

Sticking Together

Air Force cadets participate in physical training exercises during the class of 2026’s recognition at the U.S. Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs, Colo., April 20, 2023. Successful completion of recognition formalizes the cadet’s identity and allows them to wear the prop and wings insignia on their uniforms.

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