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Snapshots of what’s happening in the Defense Department.

A Marine launches a small unmanned aircraft from an inflatable boat as others stand behind.

Puma Launch

Marine Corps Cpl. Thomas Rexrode launches an RQ-20B Puma small unmanned aircraft system from a boat at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., Sept. 30, 2021.

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