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Snapshots of what’s happening in the Defense Department.

A group of Marines and sailors hike in a mountainous area.

Going Up

Marines and sailors hike back to the airfield in Iwo Jima, Japan, Dec. 13, 2022, during a trip to learn about the history of the island and pay respects to the troops who fought and died in the World War II Battle of Iwo Jima.

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