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Snapshots of what’s happening in the Defense Department.

A Marine rappels out of a military aircraft.

Rope Suspension

A Marine rappels out of an MV-22 Osprey during a helicopter rope suspension techniques course at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., June 14, 2023.

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