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Snapshots of what’s happening in the Defense Department.

A Marine Corps recruit takes a breath while swimming in a pool with fellow recruits.

It's Going Swimmingly

Marine Corps recruits conduct swim qualification at Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., May 31, 2023. The qualification tested recruits’ ability to safely jump into deep water, quickly shed heavy equipment and use issued equipment to stay afloat.

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