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Snapshots of what’s happening in the Defense Department.

A Marine wearing a helmet sits in the open doorway of a helicopter as it flies in a blue sky over a field with mountains in the background.

Taking It In

Marine Corps Cpl. Chase Colbath observes the view during a flight operation at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., March 19, 2026. The training was designed to refine combat proficiency, strengthen coordination, and enhance operational readiness and lethality.

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