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Snapshots of what’s happening in the Defense Department.

A service member shown in silhouette aims a weapon.

Defender Flag

A service member patrols an area during Defender Flag at Fort Bliss, Texas, Oct. 23, 2023. The competition assesses base ground defense tactics, techniques and procedures during realistic scenarios.

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