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Snapshots of what’s happening in the Defense Department.

A Marine grimaces while holding up a log.

Log Labor

Marine Corps recruits conduct log drills as part of the Crucible at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., Dec. 29, 2021. The 54-hour event, which involves multiple physically and mentally demanding tasks, is the final challenge of recruit training.

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