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Snapshots of what’s happening in the Defense Department.

A Marine shouts at another Marine performing a plank as others surround them.

Marine Encouragement

Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Dennis Austin encourages Pvt. Marcus Cuevas during an athletic competition at Camp Gilbert H. Johnson, N.C., Aug. 18, 2023.

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