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Snapshots of what’s happening in the Defense Department.

Marines walking and carrying backpacks are silhouetted against a twilight sky.

Heavy Hike

Marines participate in a 10-kilometer conditioning hike at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C., May 16, 2024. The training was conducted to improve their abilities to hike carrying heavy loads, while also strengthening unit cohesion and readiness.

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