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Snapshots of what’s happening in the Defense Department.

A soldier stands in brush with cacti in the background.

Pendleton Patrol

A Marine participates in a simulated patrol during the 1st Marine Division Super Squad Competition at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., Aug. 28, 2019.

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