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Snapshots of what’s happening in the Defense Department.

Two Marines use pugil sticks during training on a beach as two other Marines stand behind them.

Beach Brawl

Marine Corps recruits compete against each other using pugil sticks at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, Dec. 21, 2022. Pugil sticks are designed to simulate fighting with fixed bayonets and provide practical application of Marine Corps martial arts techniques.

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