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Snapshots of what’s happening in the Defense Department.

A group of about a dozen Marines in camouflage uniforms drag a rubber boat onto a deserted beach with rugged hills in the background.

Reconnaissance Raid

Marines carry a combat rubber raiding craft ashore during amphibious reconnaissance skills training at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., June 30, 2026. The training provides the opportunity to strengthen and refine critical amphibious capabilities and enhance readiness for future operations.

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