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Snapshots of what’s happening in the Defense Department.

Airmen wearing hardhats build a makeshift tent in a field under a blue, cloudy sky.

Building Buds

Airmen build a tent to prepare for Slingstone at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, Oct. 15, 2024. The exercise is designed to showcase airmen’s capabilities to deter opportunistic acts of aggression through forward presence and the ability to rapidly respond to crises.

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