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Photos

Snapshots of what’s happening in the Defense Department.

Three service members wearing harnesses climb a colorful indoor rock wall as seen from below.

Colorful Climb

U.S. soldiers and cadets participate in a basic climbing course with Italian troops in Brunico, Italy, June 12, 2024. The course aimed to enhance readiness and build allied interoperability.

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