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Snapshots of what’s happening in the Defense Department.

Three soldiers patrol the southern border with weapons and combat gear.

Reconnaissance Patrol

Soldiers assigned to Joint Task Force-Southern Border conduct a squad level reconnaissance patrol along the southern border in Presidio, Texas, April 2, 2025.

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