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Snapshots of what’s happening in the Defense Department.

A soldier stands behind a white structure while holding a weapon as purple clouds of smoke fill the air.

Purple Position

A soldier provides simulated security during the U.S. Army Special Operations Command capability exercise at Fort Liberty, N.C., April 5, 2024. The exercise is designed to show participants how the command operates across the spectrum of conflict.

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