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Snapshots of what’s happening in the Defense Department.

A Marine rappels from a rope attached to a hovering helicopter as a fellow Marine watches from the open doorway during the day with mountains in the background.

Practice Makes Perfect

Marines fast-rope from a UH-1Y Venom during a practice demonstration for the Marine Corps Air Station Miramar Air Show in San Diego, Sept. 25, 2025. The demonstration displayed coordinated use of close-air support, armor, artillery and infantry forces and provides a visual representation of how the Marine Corps operates.

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