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Snapshots of what’s happening in the Defense Department.

A line of Marines hike up a hill at twilight.

Twilight Hike

Marines hike to the next training location during Exercise Baccarat in Aveyron, Occitanie, France, Oct.16, 2021. Exercise Baccarat is a three-week joint exercise with Marines and the French Foreign Legion that challenges forces with physical and tactical training.

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