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Snapshots of what’s happening in the Defense Department.

Marines hold onto a large rubber craft as a large wave pushes it upwards during daytime.

Wave Work

Marines conduct helocast operations with an enhanced combat rubber reconnaissance craft at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C., Oct. 8, 2024. Helocasting is a specialized insertion and extraction technique that enables Marines to conduct amphibious operations.

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