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Snapshots of what’s happening in the Defense Department.

A blurred image of Marines in ceremonial uniforms marching with rifles in a line on a field during the day.

Silent Precision

Marines assigned to the Silent Drill Platoon perform during a Sunset Parade at the U.S. Marine Corps War Memorial in Arlington, Va., Aug. 4, 2026.

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