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Snapshots of what’s happening in the Defense Department.

A guardian slaps hands with other guardians while running on a paved area with people on each side under a blue sky; vehicles are parked in the background.

Running the Gauntlet

Space Force Spc. 4 Nikolaos Garske receives congratulations while running through a ceremonial gauntlet after being selected for promotion to sergeant during a guardian promotion ceremony at Schriever Space Force Base, Colo., July 25, 2025.

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