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Snapshots of what’s happening in the Defense Department.

Marines carrying weapons walk on a dirt road.

Road Patrol

Marines patrol a road while conducting the infantry platoon battle course during Exercise Bougainville II at the Pohakuloa Training Area, Hawaii, Oct. 12, 2021. Bougainville II is part of the battalion’s pre-deployment training and is designed to increase combat readiness.

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