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Snapshots of what’s happening in the Defense Department.

Marines in ceremonial dress stand in formation as two fellow Marines throw rifles in the air as a crowd watches outside of a stadium.

Rifles Up

Marines assigned to the Marine Corps Silent Drill Platoon perform a double inspection sequence at the Cracker Barrel 400 at Nashville Superspeedway in Tennessee, June 1, 2025, during Marine Week Nashville 2025. The week celebrates the Marine Corps 250th birthday.

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