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Snapshots of what’s happening in the Defense Department.

A Marine wearing protective eyewear uses a circular saw to cut through metal creating bright sparks in the darkness under a reddish light.

Sparks Fly

Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Joseph Schweig cuts into a staged vehicle during a tactical recovery of aircraft and personnel course at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., Oct. 31, 2024. The course provides Marines with the knowledge and skills required to recover aircraft and personnel in potential search and rescue situations on deployment.

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