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Snapshots of what’s happening in the Defense Department.

A guardian smiles as a loved one puts a badge on the lapel of their uniform.

Badge Ceremony

A guardian receives an Officer Training Course badge during the graduation ceremony at Peterson Space Force Base, Colo., Aug. 28, 2025. The badge symbolizes the officer's successful completion of integrated foundational training in space, cyber, intelligence and acquisition, and marks the start of their journey as a mission-ready leader.

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