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Snapshots of what’s happening in the Defense Department.

Close-up of a uniformed Marine recruit wearing face paint.

Crucial Test

Marine Corps Recruit Luke Beauchamp participates in a Crucible event at Marine Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., Oct. 23, 2023. Recruits apply their training knowledge to earn the title of a United States Marine during the Crucible.

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