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Snapshots of what’s happening in the Defense Department.

Marines in tactical gear move through a field while aiming weapons under a starry night sky illuminated by a yellow glow.

Glow in the Dark

Marines provide security during a simulated night raid as part of Raid Leaders Course 26-1 at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., March 23, 2026. The course provided relevant, realistic training in close-quarters battle and breaching to prepare Marines and sailors for deployment.

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