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Snapshots of what’s happening in the Defense Department.

Marines run under a sign saying 'We Make Marines.'

Motivated Marines

New Marines participate in a motivational run at Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., July 27, 2023. The motivational run marks the last time new Marines will run together as a platoon and the first time they will see their families since the day they left for boot camp.

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