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Snapshots of what’s happening in the Defense Department.

A Marine with a weapon kneels next a stone wall as a fellow Marine with a weapon walks on grass.

Ready for Action

Marines participate in the Force Headquarters Group Super Team Competition at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, July, 22, 2023. The competition highlighted offensive and defensive operations, patrolling techniques, combat marksmanship, physical endurance and small unit leadership.

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