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DOD Support to the Southern Border

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A soldier stands on a rope spanning a mountainous area while holding a second rope directly overhead.

High Achiever

Army Spc. Rosa Ibarra crosses a two-rope bridge under the supervision of Chilean army mountain instructors during Exercise Southern Vanguard 25 in Antuco, Chile, Aug. 16, 2025. The exercise underscores the Army's enduring commitment to regional partnership, security and cooperation across the Western Hemisphere.

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