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Snapshots of what’s happening in the Defense Department.

An Air Force basic cadet trainee crawls through the mud while carrying a weapon.

Muddy Mission

An Air Force basic cadet trainee completes an assault course during basic cadet training at the U.S. Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs, Colo., July 16, 2024.

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