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Photos

Snapshots of what’s happening in the Defense Department.

Marines and sailors carrying backpacks march in two parallel lines on a dusty road under a gloomy sky.

Boots on the Ground

Marines and sailors participate in a regimental sustainment hike at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., April 9, 2026. The hike was designed to enhance physical readiness to support future operations and deploy at a moment's notice.

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