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Snapshots of what’s happening in the Defense Department.

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Instructor Prep

Marine Corps drill instructors prepare to observe recruits during the Table 1 course of fire at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., March 19, 2024. The Table 1 course of fire is designed to introduce recruits to the fundamentals of marksmanship and rifle safety.

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