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Snapshots of what’s happening in the Defense Department.

Marines carry a log while walking through murky waters.

Logging On

Marine Corps physical training instructors participate in a log carry during the Montford Point Challenge as part of Officer Candidate School at Marine Corps Base Quantico, Va., Aug. 5, 2025. The challenge honors the Montford Point Marines, the first African Americans to enlist in the Marine Corps.

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