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Snapshots of what’s happening in the Defense Department.

A group of Marines climb a dirt hill in a desert environment.

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Marines hike to their objective during a combat readiness evaluation at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., Dec. 9, 2024.

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