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Snapshots of what’s happening in the Defense Department.

Marines parachute to the ground far below.

High Jump

Marines jump from a KC-130J Super Hercules during parachute drills over Okinawa, Japan, May 16, 2023. The training sustains operational readiness while ensuring Marines are prepared to rapidly insert into austere environments through multiple methods.

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