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Snapshots of what’s happening in the Defense Department.

A Marine runs in front of a large group of Marines while carrying a machine gun.

Gun Run

A Marine runs with a machine gun during the annual St. Barbara’s Day celebration at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., Jan. 12, 2023. Artillery regiments throughout the Marine Corps celebrate St. Barbara, the patron saint of artillerymen, with events such as a regimental run, tug of war, relay races and Humvee pulls.

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