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Snapshots of what’s happening in the Defense Department.

Sun rays shine through a forest as a Marine aims a weapon while searching through trees.

Ready for Action

Marine Corps Sgt. Dylan Weeter searches for simulated enemies during a warfighting exercise at Cowley Beach Training Area, Australia, Aug. 18, 2024. The exercise is designed to increase lethality in a jungle environment, further develop interoperability with the Australian Defense Force and increase readiness for various operations in the Indo-Pacific region.

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