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Snapshots of what’s happening in the Defense Department.

A service member wearing a reflective vest that reads "DC National Guard" raises their hands to direct military vehicles on a city street.

Traffic Guard

Members of the District of Columbia National Guard and Maryland National Guard provide traffic direction while assisting local police during the 2024 NATO Summit in Washington, July 11, 2024. Interoperability and coordination with federal and local partners support the success of high visibility national special security events.

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