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Snapshots of what’s happening in the Defense Department.

Two Marine Corps recruits spar with pugil sticks in the dirt.

Dirt Duel

Marine Corps recruits participate in a pugil sticks event at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, Feb. 28, 2023.

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