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Crowning Around

Army 1st Lt. Alma Cooper, the current Miss USA and a military intelligence officer assigned to the U.S. Army Recruiting Command, participates in a community engagement event at the Bridesburg Boys and Girls Club in Philadelphia, June 13, 2025. The Army hosted several outreach events to enhance public awareness and to help communities celebrate the Army's 250th birthday.

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