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Snapshots of what’s happening in the Defense Department.

A soldier puts on a green beret with blurred American flag in the background.

Green Beret

A soldier puts on a green beret during a ceremony at Fort Liberty, N.C., Oct. 12, 2023. The ceremony marked the completion of the Special Forces qualification course where soldiers earned the honor to wear the official headgear.

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