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Snapshots of what’s happening in the Defense Department.

Dozens of soldiers stand on bleachers in a large room with their right hands raised.

Right Hands Raised

Mississippi National Guard soldiers recite the oath to become deputized to support the D.C. Safe and Beautiful Task Force in Washington, Aug. 19, 2025. National Guardsmen assigned to the task force are providing critical support to law enforcement, including crowd management, presence patrols and perimeter control.

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