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Snapshots of what’s happening in the Defense Department.

Sparks fly against a dark sky as a Marine uses a tool to cut into a car's hood while fellow Marines watch.

Crew Cut

Marines cut into a vehicle during a tactical recovery of aircraft and personnel course at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., April 1, 2026. The course trains Marines and sailors to recover isolated personnel and equipment, a critical skill for deployment.

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