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Snapshots of what’s happening in the Defense Department.

A U.S. Marine with fists raised prepares to punch the padded hands of a British marine in an outdoor setting as others look on, with trees and grass in the background.

Hands Up

Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Frankie Cameron III, a martial arts instructor, left, and a British Royal Marine conduct hand-to-hand combat during a physical training circuit as part of "Virginia Tempest" at Marine Corps Base Quantico, Va., July 30, 2025. The annual event involving U.S. and British marines includes an obstacle course, martial arts and other rigorous activities to support interoperability.

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