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Snapshots of what’s happening in the Defense Department.

A Marine holds a compass up to their eyes.

Land Navigation

Marine Corps Lance Cpl. John Cotter uses a lensatic compass during a land navigation test at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., Jan. 15, 2020.

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