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Snapshots of what’s happening in the Defense Department.

Marines ride in a small boat.

Defense Ops

Marines perform defense operations during Castaway 21.1 in Okinawa, Japan, March 18, 2021. Marines train to integrate with the joint force to seize and defend key maritime terrain, provide low-signature sustainment and execute long-range precision fires to support naval operations.

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