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Snapshots of what’s happening in the Defense Department.

A Marine Corps officer candidate climbs on a chain attached to two red poles as a fellow candidate jumps out of a puddle of water to begin the obstacle course.

Overcoming Obstacles

Marine Corps officer candidates conduct a leadership reaction course at Marine Corps Base Quantico, Va., Oct. 3, 2023. The course consisted of mentally stimulating team-based challenges that improve the leadership competencies and dynamics of the team.

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