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Snapshots of what’s happening in the Defense Department.

A group of Marines sit in rubber crafts in the water at night with the lights of a city and bridge brightening a dark sky behind them.

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Marines pilot a combat rubber raiding craft during a small boat raid course at Naval Amphibious Base Coronado, Calif., Nov. 14, 2024. The course trained Marines to plan and execute swimmer reconnaissance in preparation for deployment.

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