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Snapshots of what’s happening in the Defense Department.

A Marine wearing a helmet with a light attached to it stands on the flight deck of a ship at night. A helicopter with green and red lights is several yards away on the deck.

Night Watchman

A Marine assigned to the Maritime Raid Force, 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit, observes the flight deck during fast-rope training aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Boxer in the South China Sea, June 4, 2026. The unit contributes to deterrence and crisis response in the Indo-Pacific.

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