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Snapshots of what’s happening in the Defense Department.

Two Marines in silhouette climb ropes with a dark golden sunlit background.

Hanging in There

Marines climb a rope during the obstacle course event for the 2023 Super Squad competition at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C., March 7, 2023. Super Squads promote a competitive environment and embodies the warrior spirit to encourage Marines to strive for excellence.

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