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Snapshots of what’s happening in the Defense Department.

Two Marines on a beach fire a missile towards the ocean, leaving behind smoke.

Launch Into Action

Marines fire an FIM-92 stinger missile system during an integrated air and missile defense event as part of Exercise Balikatan 25 at Naval Station Leovigildo Gantioqui, Philippines, April 25, 2025. The annual U.S.-Philippine exercise strengthens alliances, showcases the capabilities of a combined force and demonstrates commitment to regional security and stability.

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