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Snapshots of what’s happening in the Defense Department.

A Marine Corps recruit works on a weapon.

Ready to Fire

A Marine Corps recruit pulls back the charging handle of a rifle during a course a fire at Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., Jan. 30, 2023. Firing week is designed to instill marksmanship fundamentals in recruits.

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