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Snapshots of what’s happening in the Defense Department.

A Marine Corps recruit splashes into the water as seen from above.

Marine Splashdown

A Marine Corps recruit jumps into the water during swim qualifications at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, Feb. 6, 2023. The basic swim qualification consists of a 25-meter swim, tower jump into the water, four-minute tread, 25-meter pack swim, and an underwater gear shed.

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