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*Roland Huffman and Niraj Shah join the UNSC Defense Force.YouTube: Halo 3 - Official "Enemy Weapon" Film
*The M392 Designated Marksman Rifle is replaced by the BR55 Service Rifle in all branches but the Army.
*The Mjolnir Powered Assault Armor/CQC variant enters service.Halo: Reach - Armory
*June 4: Michael "Mickey" Crespo enlists in the UNSC Marine Corps.Bungie.net: Halo 3: ODST Field Guide - Personnel
*Verent is glassed by the Covenant.
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