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Snapshots of what’s happening in the Defense Department.

A Marine Corp recruit swims in a pool.

Swim Skills

A Marine Corps recruit conducts basic swim qualifications at Marine Corps Recruit Training Depot Parris Island, S.C., April 10, 2023. The qualifications include a 25-meter swim, 10-foot platform jump, pack swim, and an underwater gear shed.

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