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Snapshots of what’s happening in the Defense Department.

Two fencers holding swords and wearing protective masks lunge forward during a match as others compete in the background.

En Garde!

U.S. Air Force Academy cadet Josie Ratzlaff, right, narrowly beats her opponent to a point at the 2023 Western Invitational in Colorado Springs, Colo., Nov. 5, 2023. Air Force came away with four team victories against top collegiate programs including Harvard, Notre Dame and Stanford.

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