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Snapshots of what’s happening in the Defense Department.

A close-up of a midshipman straining their face while climbing over an obstacle against a gray sky.

Pushing Through the Pain

A midshipman climbs over an obstacle during Fleet Marine Force training at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., June 4, 2026. The specialized summer program is for midshipmen considering commissioning in the Marine Corps and includes live-fire ranges, infantry immersion training, land navigation and exposure to various military occupational specialties.

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