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Snapshots of what’s happening in the Defense Department.

A Marine points a weapon while another Marine kneels next to him.

Security Position

Marines simulate providing security using an M110 semi-automatic sniper system during a mock raid on Townshend Island in Queensland, Australia, July 1, 2019.

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