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Snapshots of what’s happening in the Defense Department.

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Suiting Up

Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Phil Gilbert, an explosive ordnance disposal technician, conducts integrated training in an extended response suit at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., Jan. 28, 2025. The chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear defense training allowed Marines to share knowledge and enhance proficiency between specialties.

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