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Snapshots of what’s happening in the Defense Department.

A Marine fire team fires rifles downrange from the ground.

Target Teamwork

Marines fire at targets during a mock platoon-supported attack as part of Exercise Bougainville II at Pōhakuloa Training Area, Hawaii, May 9, 2019. The predeployment exercise aims to enhance unit cohesion and combat readiness.

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