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Snapshots of what’s happening in the Defense Department.

A Marine Corps recruit in a helmet aims a service weapon outside in front of a forest, as seen from head-on.

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Marine Corps recruit Dontae McDermott holds a defensive position while conducting Basic Warrior Training at Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., Aug. 27, 2025. The weeklong training event teaches recruits the basics of combat survival and rifle maneuvers.

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