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Snapshots of what’s happening in the Defense Department.

A Marine in tactical gear looks at their weapon while fellow Marines walk nearby.

Protection Inspection

A Marine inspects an M27 infantry automatic rifle during a company quick reaction force drill aboard the USS Boxer in the Indian Ocean, May 12, 2026.

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