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Snapshots of what’s happening in the Defense Department.

Troops, shown in silhouette, walk on shore near a vessel at night under a yellow sky illuminated by city lights in the distance.

Night Landing

Marines and sailors land at Belmont Shore in Long Beach, Calif., June 1, 2018, during a composite training unit exercise the Essex Amphibious Ready Group and the 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit are conducting to prepare for an upcoming deployment. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Victoria Decker

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