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Snapshots of what’s happening in the Defense Department.

Two Marine Corps recruits holding red flags lead dozens of recruits walking in formation on a dirt road between a field under a pinkish sky.

Hiking Hues

Marine Corps recruits conduct an 8-kilometer hike at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., Jan. 30, 2024, to condition them on the rigorous terrain and prepare for their 13-kilometer hike and culminating event – the Crucible.

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