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Snapshots of what’s happening in the Defense Department.

A Marine descends by rope from an aircraft.

Deft Descent

Marine Corps Cpl. Derian Webber fast ropes from a CH-53E Super Stallion during a course at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C., July 22, 2021.

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