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Snapshots of what’s happening in the Defense Department.

More than a dozen uniformed military personnel stand near each other and watch two other personnel use sticks to build an apparatus on the ground.

Snare Building

Philippine Marines teach U.S. Marines how to build a snare during Balikatan 22 at Naval Base Camilo Osias, Philippines, April 3, 2022.

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  • Credit: Marine Corps Sgt. Melanye Martinez VIRIN: 220403-M-MS784-0016.JPG
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