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Snapshots of what’s happening in the Defense Department.

A soldier runs with a rifle as two others, one carrying a flag, run to the right and cheer.

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Army Sgt. Aaron Tan, left, finishes a 16-mile ruck march during the National Guard Region 5 Best Warrior Competition hosted by the Oklahoma National Guard at Camp Gruber Training Center, Okla., May 15, 2025. The annual event tests soldiers and noncommissioned officers on physical and mental endurance, tactical proficiency and overall skills.

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