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Snapshots of what’s happening in the Defense Department.

Marines climb a large ladder.

Heaven's Stairway

Marine Corps recruits climb the stairway to heaven at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., Oct. 4, 2022. This event was a segment of the crucible — the culminating event of recruit training.

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