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Snapshots of what’s happening in the Defense Department.

Marines crouch behind rocks and point weapons.

Balikatan Beachhead

Marines establish coastal defense positions while conducting a bilateral amphibious landing during Exercise Balikatan at Claveria, Philippines, March 31, 2022. Balikatan is an annual exercise between Philippine and U.S. armed forces.

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