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Snapshots of what’s happening in the Defense Department.

Two Marines grapple in the ocean, with two other Marines standing on either side of them.

Marine Mettle

Marines put their combat conditioning to the test during a Marine Corps Martial Arts Program culminating event at Marine Corps Base Hawaii, June 17, 2026. The Marine Corps Martial Arts Program combines physical conditioning with close-combat techniques to forge resilient warriors.

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