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Snapshots of what’s happening in the Defense Department.

Sailors dig in the sand by the light of a large fire at night.

Paddle Power

Navy SEAL candidates use paddles to dig in the sand during the ‘Hell Week’ crucible of basic underwater demolition training at Naval Amphibious Base Coronado, Calif., Nov. 1, 2023.

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  • Credit: Navy Petty Officer 2nd Class Dylan Lavin VIRIN: 231101-N-TL141-1016.JPG
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