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Marines, shown in silhouette against blue and orange sky, board an amphibious vehicle on sandy terrain.

Steel Knight

Marines board an amphibious assault vehicle during Exercise Steel Knight 18 at Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center Twentynine Palms, Calif., Dec. 8, 2017. The Marines are assigned to the 1st Marine Division. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Audrey Rampton

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