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Snapshots of what’s happening in the Defense Department.

Two Marines in green T-shirts and camouflage pants assemble a grenade launcher on a field on a clear, sunny day.

Operator Essentials

Marine Corps Pfc. Anthony Acevedo-Hernandez, left, a water support technician, and Lance Cpl. Carzelle Generette, a logistics specialist, assemble an Mk-19 grenade launcher during an incidental machine gun operator course hosted by the 2nd Marine Logistics Group's Battle Skills Training School at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C., Aug.17, 2026.

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