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Snapshots of what’s happening in the Defense Department.

Soldiers patrol along desert terrain near a large wall.

Desert Patrol

Soldiers assigned to Joint Task Force Southern Border patrol the southern border near Santa Teresa, N.M., April 12, 2025.

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