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Snapshots of what’s happening in the Defense Department.

Marines aiming weapons walk in a line through clouds of purple smoke in a field.

Steady Through the Smoke

Marines participate in military operations in urbanized terrain training during Intrepid Maven in the United Arab Emirates, May 19, 2023. The exercise is designed to improve interoperability, strengthen partner-nation relationships in the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility and boost readiness.

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