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Snapshots of what’s happening in the Defense Department.

A U.S. Naval Academy midshipman climbs through the mud under a log in a wooded area on a gloomy day.

Game Face

A U.S. Naval Academy midshipman participates in Sea Trials, a capstone event for fourth class midshipmen, in Annapolis, Md., May 13, 2025. The series of training events are designed to provide a final physical and mental challenge to the midshipmen and to test their teamwork and reinforce their bonds.

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