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Snapshots of what’s happening in the Defense Department.

Two Marines lie on the ground as one connects wires to a rectangular mine.

Demolition Duo

Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Zachary Hermacinski places an M18A1 claymore during a claymore demolition range event at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C., Aug. 14, 2025.

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