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Snapshots of what’s happening in the Defense Department.

Service members get in formation on a foggy sports field.

Fast Cruise

Officer Candidate School students line up in formation during “fast cruise” at Officer Training Command Newport, R.I., March 18, 2022. “Fast cruise” is conducted to test a candidate’s ability to perform in a physically demanding environment while receiving and executing a myriad of orders.

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