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Snapshots of what’s happening in the Defense Department.

A cadet fires a weapon while lying on the ground in the forest as fellow cadets take cover behind a tree.

Training for Duty

U.S. Military Academy cadets participate in cadet leadership development training at the academy in West Point, N.Y., July 30, 2025. The training allows cadets to refine their tactical, leadership and decision-making skills under stress.

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