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Snapshots of what’s happening in the Defense Department.

A Marine walks through the woods.

Navigation Course

A Marine Corps recruit conducts a land navigation exercise at Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., March 28, 2023. Land navigation is part of basic warrior training and teaches recruits how to use a compass and topological map to find notable landmarks.

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