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Snapshots of what’s happening in the Defense Department.

Marine Corps recruits lay in mud with their weapons during training.

Mud Bath

Marine Corps recruits participate in Basic Warrior Training at Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., June 23, 2023. The weeklong training teaches recruits the basics of combat survival and rifle maneuvers.

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