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Snapshots of what’s happening in the Defense Department.

U.S. and South Korean Marines participate in a horizontal rope climb.

Riding the Ropes

U.S. Marines conduct a horizontal rope climb with their South Korean counterparts during Ssang Yong 23 in Pohang, South Korea, March 27, 2023. The exercise strengthens the alliance between the two nations through joint training.

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