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Snapshots of what’s happening in the Defense Department.

A Marine watches as two Marines compete with pugil sticks in a field.

Iron Sharpens Iron

Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Gunnar Weymer observes Marines during a martial arts instructor course at Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., Feb. 4, 2026. The course is designed to develop Marines' understanding of combative techniques and enables them to conduct belt advancement within individual units.

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