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Snapshots of what’s happening in the Defense Department.

A soldier kneels in grass while pointing a weapon as another one moves forward in the background.

Poised and Ready

Army Spc. Donny Rufino provides simulated security during a live-fire exercise as part of Ulchi Freedom Shield at the Cherokee Range in South Korea, Aug. 22, 2025. Ulchi Freedom Shield is an annual combined exercise that highlights the ironclad commitment between the U.S. and South Korea to maintain a robust combined defense posture and to defend the South Korean people from any threat.

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