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Snapshots of what’s happening in the Defense Department.

An armored vehicle sits in the desert as a helicopter hovers near the ground in the background.

Ready for Action

A Marine Corps light armored vehicle participates in a combat readiness exercise at Marine Corps Air-Ground Combat Center Twentynine Palms, Calif., Aug. 29, 2024. The exercise is designed to evaluate the unit’s core and to ensure unit standardization.

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