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Snapshots of what’s happening in the Defense Department.

A Marine Corps recruit swims in a pool as seen from above.

Head Above Water

A Marine Corps recruit conducts a basic swim qualification at Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., Mar. 6, 2023. The qualification consisted of a 25-meter swim, a 10-foot jump into the water, a four-minute tread, a 25-meter pack swim and an underwater gear shed.

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