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Snapshots of what’s happening in the Defense Department.

Two Marines in water goggles swim in a pool.

Recon Race

A Marine completes the second portion of a swimming event during the Recon Challenge at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., April 29, 2022. The 25-mile obstacle course has ten challenges and honors reconnaissance Marines who gave the ultimate sacrifice in combat.

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