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Snapshots of what’s happening in the Defense Department.

A soldier wearing equipment jumps backward into a pool while another holds a connecting line.

Survival Test

Army Spc. Zakary Toothaker takes the combat water survival test during the Army National Guard Best Warrior Competition at Buckner Fitness Center, Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, July 7, 2023. Participants go through 26 activities that test their skills, resilience and dedication.

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