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Snapshots of what’s happening in the Defense Department.

A Marine runs in front of an amphibious combat vehicle as another Marine follows it on the sand in front of a cliff with the ocean in the foreground.

Beach Day: Marine Corps Edition

Marines guide an amphibious combat vehicle during a refamiliarization exercise at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., July 13, 2026. Amphibious vehicle crews conduct diverse training evolutions across land and sea to strengthen the ability to operate effectively in austere, complex and turbulent battlespaces.

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