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Snapshots of what’s happening in the Defense Department.

A soldier holding a rifle stands next to a vehicle parked on gravel and looks into the distance; green vegetation is in the background.

Standing Ground

Army Pvt. Micah Roseblock monitors the Rio Grande for illegal activity beside a Stryker armored vehicle near Roma, Texas, June 12, 2025. Under the direction of U.S. Northern Command, Joint Task Force Southern Border aligns efforts to seal the border.

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