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Snapshots of what’s happening in the Defense Department.

A soldier wearing a helmet with a parachute performs while descending as water splashes from the right.

Competitive Canopy

Army Staff Sgt. Mark Pierce, a member of the Golden Knights, the Army’s parachute team, performs an advanced canopy maneuver during a competition in Raeford, N.C., Sept. 1, 2024.

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