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Snapshots of what’s happening in the Defense Department.

Navy midshipmen walk down log obstacles against a gray sky.

Balancing Act

Navy midshipmen navigate the incline bar and traverse obstacle during a Career Orientation and Training for Midshipmen West at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., June 1, 2026. The professional development program is designed to provide rising sophomore midshipmen with firsthand exposure to the Navy and Marine Corps communities.

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