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Snapshots of what’s happening in the Defense Department.

National Guardsmen stand on ladders while building the shell of a tent against a cloudy, blue sky.

Tent Training

Illinois Air National Guardsmen assigned to the 126th Air Refueling Wing put up tents during an organizationwide training exercise at Scott Air Force Base, Ill., Aug. 2, 2025. The exercise was designed to familiarize guardsmen with deployment-specific skillsets.

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