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Snapshots of what’s happening in the Defense Department.

Marines walk through waters while carrying a log on their shoulders in a wooded area.

Logging the Legacy

Marine Corps officer candidates participate in the Montford Point Challenge at Marine Corps Base Quantico, Va., June 23, 2026. The candidates completed the course in honor of the Montford Point Marines, who were the first African Americans to enlist in the Marine Corps and further instilled the corps' warfighting mentality.

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