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Snapshots of what’s happening in the Defense Department.

Marines carrying backpacks hike in formation near mountains as their reflection is seen in a puddle of water in the foreground.

Reflecting on the Journey

Marines assigned to Headquarters Company, 5th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division participate in a company hike at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., Nov. 26, 2025. The hike was designed to test physical readiness and improve combat conditioning.

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