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Snapshots of what’s happening in the Defense Department.

A Marine Corps recruit wearing a mask reaches into a bin of socks.

Recruit Ritual

A new recruit collects gear after arriving at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, June 15, 2020. Recruits underwent medical screening upon arriving at the base as a precaution against COVID-19.

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