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Snapshots of what’s happening in the Defense Department.

A Marine Corps recruit holds a compass up close to view a paper for navigation in a forest.

Navigation Destination

Marine Corps recruit Jared Marconi looks at his compass as he participates in a land navigation course at Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., Feb. 19, 2025. Land navigation educates recruits on how to use a lensatic compass and topographic map as part of Basic Warrior Training.

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