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Snapshots of what’s happening in the Defense Department.

ROTC cadets pull a rope during a competition as fellow cadets cheer them on from the sideline in a tent.

Tournament Time

San Diego State University and University of California, Santa Barbara ROTC cadets participate in a tug-of-war tournament at Fort Irwin, Calif., March 2, 2024.

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