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Snapshots of what’s happening in the Defense Department.

U.S. Marines and sailors stand in line as they prepare to load onto a landing craft during an exercise on Camp Lejeune, N.C., July 24, 2008.

LOADING LINE

U.S. Marines and sailors stand in line as they prepare to load onto a landing craft during an exercise on Camp Lejeune, N.C., July 24, 2008.

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