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Snapshots of what’s happening in the Defense Department.

A group of soldiers are silhouetted against a twilight sky. One soldier lifts a heavy free weight while others watch.

Weight Work

Soldiers begin the weeklong Best Squad Competition with a combat fitness test at Fort Riley, Kan., June 24, 2024. The soldiers are all hoping for the opportunity to compete at the Army Forces Command Best Squad Competition later in the year.

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