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Snapshots of what’s happening in the Defense Department.

A Marine launches a drone into a field.

Drone Duty

Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Dmitri Shepherd launches a drone while conducting the infantry platoon battle course during Bougainville II at Pohakuloa Training Area, Hawaii, Oct. 17, 2021. The exercise is designed to increase combat readiness.

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