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Snapshots of what’s happening in the Defense Department.

Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III smiles while speaking to two soldiers wearing camouflage gear on their backs.

Future Focus

Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III visits with trainees at the Army's Future Soldier Preparatory Course at Fort Jackson, S.C., May 10, 2024.

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