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Snapshots of what’s happening in the Defense Department.

A muddy Marine crouches down on an obstacle course while holding a weapon.

Muddy Maneuver

Marine Corps recruits move through obstacles during the Crucible at Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., May 19, 2023. The Crucible puts the recruits’ 13 weeks of training to the test.

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