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Snapshots of what’s happening in the Defense Department.

Two Marines ride in an armored vehicle on a dirt road through the woods.

Iron Fist

Marines participate in a bilateral landing during Iron Fist at Kin Blue Beach Training Area, Okinawa, Japan, March 12, 2024. Iron Fist is a bilateral exercise between the U.S. and Japan designed to increase interoperability and strengthen the relationships.

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