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Snapshots of what’s happening in the Defense Department.

A Marine Corps recruit grimaces up close while doing a pushup.

Crucible Crusher

A Marine Corps recruit does a pushup during a crucible event at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., Sept. 4, 2019. The crucible is a 54- hour long culminating event at recruit training which will finalize the transformation from recruit to Marine.

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