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Snapshots of what’s happening in the Defense Department.

Ten Marines are hoisted to an airborne helicopter against a blue sky as seen from below.

Sky's the Limit

Marines conduct special patrol insertion/extraction training at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C., May 6, 2025. The training was designed to enhance Marines' ability to maneuver forces from land or open ocean.

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