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Snapshots of what’s happening in the Defense Department.

A Marine swings another Marine to the ground as dozens of Marines watch in a field under a blue sky.

Take 'Em to the Floor

Marines demonstrate a hip toss during a bilateral exercise at Naval Base Jaramijó, Ecuador, April 20, 2026. The training was designed to enhance interoperability with partner forces, reinforce longstanding security relationships and improve combined readiness to respond to crises across the region.

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