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Snapshots of what’s happening in the Defense Department.

Two men wearing camouflage military uniforms, face paint and helmets kneel in rocky terrain; one holds a large weapon while the other looks into the distance. Another partially visible person stands to the left looking on.

Ready to Rock

Marine Corps Sgt. Emilio Lopez, a machine gunner assigned to the 3rd Littoral Combat Team, 3rd Marine Littoral Regiment, 3rd Marine Division, communicates with his squad during a dry-fire training exercise at Pohakuloa Training Area, Hawaii, Jan. 24, 2026.

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