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Snapshots of what’s happening in the Defense Department.

Two Marine Corps recruits fight each other using pugil sticks.

Crucible Competition

Marine Corps recruits fight with pugil sticks during the final challenge of recruit training, known as the Crucible, at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calf., Nov. 6, 2019.

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