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Snapshots of what’s happening in the Defense Department.

Marine Corps recruits use ropes to go down a wall.

Vertical Challenge

Marine Corps recruits go down the rappel tower at Marine Corps Recruit Depot, Parris Island, S.C., Dec. 30, 2019. The training is designed to instill confidence and eliminate the fear of heights.

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