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Snapshots of what’s happening in the Defense Department.

A group of Marines in a swimming pool while an other stands on the edge.

Swim Class

Marine Corps recruits conduct swim qualifications at Marine Corps Recruit Depot, Parris Island, S.C., Sept. 29, 2020. Recruits are tested on their ability to jump into deep water, shed proper equipment and tread water in full gear.

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