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Photos

Snapshots of what’s happening in the Defense Department.

A Marine sits at the opening of a square hole holding a rope between his arms and legs.

Fast-Rope Ready

A Marine prepares to slide down a rope during fast-rope training at Combined Arms Training Center Camp Fuji in Shizuoka, Japan, May 20, 2019.

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