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Snapshots of what’s happening in the Defense Department.

Two Marine Corps recruits fight using rubber batons during training as fellow service member watch.

Battle it Out

Marine Corps recruits participate in the Crucible at Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., Jan. 20, 2022. The 54-hour event, which involves multiple physically and mentally demanding tasks, is the final challenge of recruit training.

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