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Snapshots of what’s happening in the Defense Department.

Marines roll a bomb dummy unit in a wooded area.

Just Rolling With the 'Dummy'

Marines push a bomb dummy unit during an ordnance disposal operation at Ie Shima, Japan, May 28, 2026. The units are inert 500-pound training rounds used by pilots and ground crew to safely practice dropping and loading procedures without the risk of high explosives. Marines also disposed of unexploded ordnance discovered by farmers to preserve the safety of the community.

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