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Snapshots of what’s happening in the Defense Department.

A Marine Corps recruit rappels down from a tower.

Rappelling Recruit

A recruit practices rappelling at Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., June 10, 2019. Recruits rappel from a 47-foot tower wearing a safety harness, helmet and gloves to gain confidence and overcome any fear of heights.

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