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Snapshots of what’s happening in the Defense Department.

Marines, one in a camouflage uniform and the other in a green uniform, fire rifles as other service members behind them watch. A building and tree stalks are in the background.

Combined Lethality

Marine Corps Sgt. Brennan Mittelbach, left, and an Indonesian marine conduct close-quarters battle tactics at a live-fire range event during Rim of the Pacific at Marine Corps Base Hawaii, July 2, 2026. The Rimpac maritime exercise unites 30 nations to strengthen relationships and secure global sea lanes.

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