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Snapshots of what’s happening in the Defense Department.

A soldier signs a paper on a desk as another looks on.

Oath of Office

A Texas National Guardsman signs oath of office paperwork during a deputization ceremony in McAllen, Texas, Feb. 20, 2025. Nearly 100 newly deputized guardsmen will provide support to state and federal authorities to secure the southern border.

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